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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Cottbus is to bus and train which costs €75 - €140 and takes 29h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 6h 31m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Cottbus via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Keleti pályaudvar M, Budapest-Nyugati and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 52m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Cottbus?

The distance between Bucharest and Cottbus is 1391 km. The road distance is 1548 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cottbus without a car is to bus and train via Prague which takes 21h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Bucharest to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Cottbus bus from?

Bucharest to Cottbus bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Cottbus train from?

Bucharest to Cottbus train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cottbus is to train which takes 29h 52m and costs €180 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 6m.

Where does the Bucharest to Cottbus bus arrive?

Bucharest to Cottbus bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Cottbus?

Cottbus is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 10:56 AM in Bucharest and 9:56 AM in Cottbus.

Where does the Bucharest to Cottbus train arrive?

Bucharest to Cottbus train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Cottbus is 1548 km. It takes approximately 16h 16m to drive from Bucharest to Cottbus.

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 548+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Bucharest to Cottbus - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Cottbus by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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

Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane OTP - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 31m
€115–311
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Dresden central stationbus 1926
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
29h 58m
€79–140
Bus, train via Prague
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
21h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
29h 52m
€185–258
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
29h 3m
€184–237
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane OTP - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 8m
€218–522
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 060 / ...
3. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus
23h 6m
Drive 1,548 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Cottbuscar 1,548 km
16h 16m
€216–311

Bucharest to Cottbus by train and foot

7Weekly Services

29h 52mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,391.4 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar M, Ferdinánd híd, Budapest-Nyugati, and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 29h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Cottbus via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 23h 6m.

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