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 €30 - €55 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 train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €95 - €300.

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, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Cottbus to Essen?

The distance between Cottbus and Essen is 618 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 train which takes 5h 56m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cottbus to Essen, including transfers.

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 Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Cottbus to Essen?

The best way to get from Cottbus to Essen is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 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 Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at S Spandau Bhf 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 train ticket from Cottbus to Essen?

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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?

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Cottbus to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cottbus to Essen 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 Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain Re2
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 56m
€57–120
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
€30–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cottbus to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
6h 16m
Drive 617.1 km
1. Drive from Cottbus to Essencar 617.1 km
5h 7m
€87–125
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 16m
€98–300
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 59m
€115–375
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
4h 57m
€97–324
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 55m
€118–282
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 28m
€175–387

Cottbus to Essen by train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 618.3 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, 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.

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