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

The cheapest way to get from Cottbus to Essen is to bus via Berlin which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cottbus to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cottbus and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cottbus and arriving at Südviertel, Essen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cottbus and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cottbus Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Frankfurt(Oder), Berlin Hbf, Buende(Westf) and Herford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Cottbus to Essen?

The distance between Cottbus and Essen is 714 km. The road distance is 617.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cottbus to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs .

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

The bus from Cottbus to Südviertel, Essen takes 6h 16m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Essen train from?

Cottbus to Essen train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Cottbus Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cottbus to Essen?

The best way to get from Cottbus to Essen is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Cottbus to Essen bus arrive?

Cottbus to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Cottbus to Essen train arrive?

Cottbus to Essen train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Frankfurt(Oder) station.

Can I drive from Cottbus to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cottbus to Essen is 617 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Cottbus to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cottbus to Essen?

Book your Cottbus to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Essen.

Cottbus to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cottbus to Essen by bus, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cottbus to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
6h 16m
Bus via Berlin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cottbus bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationbus N1361 / ...
9h 55m
€45–82
Train
1. Take the train from Cottbus Hbf to Frankfurt(Oder)train Re
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Bündetrain Ice
4. Take the train from Herford to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 16m
Drive 617.1 km
1. Drive from Cottbus to Essencar 617.1 km
5h 7m
€87–125
Bus to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Cottbus bus station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5h 2m
€65–227
Bus to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cottbus bus station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
5h 50m
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cottbus Hbf to Goerlitztrain
2. Take the train from Goerlitz to Dresden-Klotzschetrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
7h 19m
€118–428
Bus to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Cottbus bus station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 54m
€98–303

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cottbus to Essen.

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Distance: 714.1 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Cottbus to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 6h 16m. Grandes Tour also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cottbus Hbf to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt(Oder), Berlin Hbf, Buende(Westf), and Herford in around 9h 16m.

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