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

The cheapest way to get from Cottbus to Cologne is to train which costs €35 - €180 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cottbus to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Cottbus and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Cottbus to Cologne?

The distance between Cottbus and Cologne is 671 km. The road distance is 661 km.

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

The best way to get from Cottbus to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €35 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cottbus to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Cottbus to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cottbus to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Cottbus to Cologne train arrive?

Cottbus to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cottbus to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cottbus to Cologne is 661 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Cottbus to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cottbus to Cologne by train, bus, night train, 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
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1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Berlin HbfRe2 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf19 / ...
6h 11m
€35–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cottbus Central Bus Station to Köln Airport
14h 35m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Eilenburg
2. Take the train from Eilenburg to Halle(Saale)HbfS9
3. Take the night train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Koeln HbfNj
14h 30m
€86–314
Drive 661 km
1. Drive from Cottbus to Cologne661 km
5h 27m
€93–135
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
3h 59m
€87–259
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BER - DUS
4h 43m
€102–326
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DRS - DUS
5h 29m
€94–381
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 49m
€108–332
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 25m
€175–397
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 23m
€130–313

Cottbus to Cologne by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 671.2 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, Grandes Tour operates a bus from Cottbus Central Bus Station to Köln Airport 3 times a week, and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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