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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Cottbus is to bus via Leverkusen which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Cottbus?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Cottbus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Cottbus?

The distance between Cologne and Cottbus is 674 km. The road distance is 659.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Cologne to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Cottbus bus from?

Cologne to Cottbus bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Cottbus train from?

Cologne to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Cologne to Cottbus is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Cologne to Cottbus bus arrive?

Cologne to Cottbus bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Cottbus station.

Where does the Cologne to Cottbus train arrive?

Cologne to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Cottbus is 659 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Cologne to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

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Cologne to Cottbus - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Cottbus by train, bus, 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 Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
6h 26m
€127–281
Bus via Leverkusen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Cottbus bus stationbus N1360a
13h 35m
€63–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
7h 1m
Drive 659.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Cottbuscar 659.3 km
5h 34m
€95–137
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 25m
€86–263
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 51 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
8h 24m
€140–314
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 50m
€104–310
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 56m
€157–488
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h
€111–310
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 6m
€174–438

Cologne to Cottbus by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 673.5 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Cottbus once daily, and the journey takes 7h 1m.

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