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

The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Cottbus is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Cottbus is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bratislava and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Wroclaw, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bratislava and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Bratislava to Cottbus?

The distance between Bratislava and Cottbus is 697 km. The road distance is 537.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bratislava to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €95 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Bratislava to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Cottbus bus from?

Bratislava to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Cottbus train from?

Bratislava to Cottbus train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Train or bus from Bratislava to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Cottbus is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Bratislava to Cottbus bus arrive?

Bratislava to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wroclaw, Bus Station.

Where does the Bratislava to Cottbus train arrive?

Bratislava to Cottbus train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Bratislava to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Cottbus is 537 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Bratislava to Cottbus.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bratislava to Cottbus?

Book your Bratislava to Cottbus bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 548+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Bratislava to Cottbus - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bratislava 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
best
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
9h 41m
€99–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Wroclaw, Bus Stationbus N1293 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wroclaw, Bus Station to Cottbus bus stationbus N1360a
9h 50m
€37–65
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
10h 41m
€54–97
Drive 537.3 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Cottbuscar 537.3 km
6h 14m
€81–117
Train via Pardubice
1. Take the train from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Pardubice hl.n.train
2. Take the train from Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi to Liberectrain
3. Take the train from Zittau to Cottbus Hbftrain Rb
10h 57m
Bus, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h
€81–212
Bus, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 2m
€139–433
Bus, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 10m
€134–354

Bratislava to Cottbus by train

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Distance: 697.4 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Cottbus bus station via Wroclaw, Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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