What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Cottbus?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Cottbus is to train which costs €95 - €160 and takes 14h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Cottbus?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Cottbus is to train and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Cottbus via Zurich Bus Station and Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Bern to Cottbus?

The distance between Bern and Cottbus is 951 km. The road distance is 882.8 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Cottbus without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Cottbus without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 6m and costs €110 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Cottbus?

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Bern to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Cottbus bus from?

Bern to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Cottbus train from?

Bern to Cottbus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Bern to Cottbus is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 6m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 9m.

Where does the Bern to Cottbus bus arrive?

Bern to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Bern to Cottbus train arrive?

Bern to Cottbus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Cottbus is 883 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Bern to Cottbus.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Cottbus?

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 126+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Bern to Cottbus - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Cottbus by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 6m
€113–268
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 51m
€90–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Zurich Bus Stationbus 106
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 234 / ...
3. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus
17h 9m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
14h 21m
€194–295
Drive 882.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Cottbuscar 882.8 km
8h 28m
€152–220
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 12N
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
14h 21m
€99–155
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 45m
€98–233
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 56m
€161–434
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 4m
€97–293

Bern to Cottbus by train

70Weekly Trains

11h 6mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 951.1 km
Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Bern to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Cottbus via Zurich Bus Station, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 17h 9m.

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