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 - €150 and takes 29h 56m.

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 €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Dresden central station and Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 14m.

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 Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 8m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Cottbus?

The distance between Bucharest and Cottbus is 1391 km. The road distance is 1547.9 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 33m 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 8m and costs €180 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 14m.

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 1:46 AM in Bucharest and 12:46 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 7m to drive from Bucharest to Cottbus.

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 544+ 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)OTP - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 31m
€125–321
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Dresden central station1926
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe18
29h 56m
€77–141
Bus, train via Prague
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-NeustadtRj
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
21h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Doberlug-KirchhainRj
4. Take the train from Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
29h 8m
€186–266
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden-NeustadtRj
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
28h 20m
€184–238
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dresden Airport (DRS)OTP - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
10h 5m
€208–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central station060 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Airport BER070 / ...
4. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus station
23h 14m
Drive 1,547.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Cottbus1,547.9 km
16h 7m
€217–314

Bucharest to Cottbus by train

6Weekly Trains

29h 8mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,390.8 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, Wien Hbf, and Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof in around 29h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Cottbus bus station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Dresden central station, and Berlin Airport BER in around 23h 14m.

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