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

The cheapest way to get from Cottbus to Bucharest is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cottbus to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Cottbus and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Cottbus station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Cottbus bus station and arriving at Buchurest via Berlin Airport BER and Praga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cottbus and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Dresden-Neustadt, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 11m.

How far is it from Cottbus to Bucharest?

The distance between Cottbus and Bucharest is 1393 km. The road distance is 1548.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cottbus to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via Prague which takes 20h 4m and costs $110 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cottbus to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Bucharest train from?

Cottbus to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Cottbus to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Cottbus to Bucharest is to train which takes 29h 11m and costs $310 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 22h 20m.

Where does the Cottbus to Bucharest bus arrive?

Cottbus to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

What is the time difference between Cottbus and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Cottbus. It is currently 6:10 AM in Cottbus and 7:10 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Cottbus to Bucharest train arrive?

Cottbus to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Cottbus to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Cottbus to Bucharest is 1548 km. It takes approximately 16h 10m to drive from Cottbus to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5319+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cottbus to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, car, or night train

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

Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BER - OTP
6h 5m
$147–390
Train, bus via Prague
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc060 / ...
3. Take the bus from Praga to Buchurest
20h 4m
$111–260
Train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Praha Hlavni NadraziRj
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien MeidlingRj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
29h 11m
$318–496
Drive 1,548.1 km
1. Drive from Cottbus to Bucharest1,548.1 km
16h 10m
$255–369
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)DRS - OTP
8h 58m
$240–542
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BER - BBU
12h 11m
$160–303
Train, train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)PRG - OTP
9h 53m
$188–401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cottbus bus station to Berlin Airport BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Praha, ÚAN FlorencN60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Praga to Buchurest
22h 20m
$113–229
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Take the night train from Dresden-Neustadt to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
30h 10m
$323–681
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof NeustadtRe18
2. Take the bus from Dresden Prager Straße to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
32h 43m

Cottbus to Bucharest by train and bus

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20h 4mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,393 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Bucuresti Nord via Dresden-Neustadt, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, and Wien Meidling in around 29h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cottbus bus station to Buchurest via Berlin Airport BER, Praha, ÚAN Florenc, and Praga in around 22h 20m.

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