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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Cottbus is to bus via Dresden which costs €30 - €75 and takes 12h 7m.

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 55m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Bensberg Busbahnhof and Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

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 38m.

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 38m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bensberg Busbahnhof 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 38m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Dresden, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Cologne to Cottbus bus arrive?

Cologne to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central 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 31m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 Bhf10 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe2
6h 38m
€76–185
Bus via Dresden
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Dresden central stationN20
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Cottbus bus station1306
12h 7m
€31–74
Drive 659.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Cottbus659.3 km
5h 31m
€94–135
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
4h 55m
€81–286
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe10
8h 54m
€77–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Airport to Cottbus Central Bus Station
15h 32m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 27m
€91–325
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 5m
€104–396
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 35m
€119–363
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 13m
€182–394
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 21m
€137–303

Cologne to Cottbus by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 673.9 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Cottbus bus station via Bensberg Busbahnhof and Dresden central station in around 12h 7m.

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