There are 4 ways to get from Cottbus to Berlin by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhftrain Re2
1h 25m€19–40Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cottbus to Berlin126 km
1h 39m€2–10Bus
- Take the bus from Cottbus bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a
2h€9–16Drive 122.1 km
- Drive from Cottbus to Berlincar 122.1 km
1h 20m€17–25
Cottbus to Berlin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cottbus to Berlin is to rideshare which costs €2 - €10 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cottbus to Berlin is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €16 - €25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cottbus bus station station and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Cottbus and Berlin is 119 km. The road distance is 122.1 km.
The best way to get from Cottbus to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €19 - €40.
The train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cottbus to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cottbus bus station.
Cottbus to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Cottbus to Berlin is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €16 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Cottbus, Germany and Berlin, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cottbus bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €32–36
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cottbus bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cottbus to Berlin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cottbus to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cottbus to Berlin is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Cottbus to Berlin.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cottbus and Berlin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












