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

The cheapest way to get from Cottbus to Kiel is to drive which costs €65 - €95 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cottbus to Kiel is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Cottbus and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cottbus to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Cottbus and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cottbus and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Cottbus to Kiel?

The distance between Cottbus and Kiel is 510 km. The road distance is 474.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cottbus to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cottbus to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Kiel bus from?

Cottbus to Kiel bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Cottbus station.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Cottbus to Kiel?

The best way to get from Cottbus to Kiel is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Cottbus to Kiel bus arrive?

Cottbus to Kiel bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where does the Cottbus to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cottbus to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cottbus to Kiel is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Cottbus to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cottbus to Kiel 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 Berlin Hbftrain Re2 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
5h 38m
€75–121
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
5h 46m
€57–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cottbus to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
7h 9m
Drive 474.3 km
1. Drive from Cottbus to Kielcar 474.3 km
4h 32m
€66–95
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BER - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 37m
€113–301
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain Re2
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Kiel Hbftrain 28 / ...
5h 45m
€67–150
Train to Dresden Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DRS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 16m
€235–426
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LEJ - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 25m
€180–372

Cottbus to Kiel by train

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5h 38mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.2 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cottbus to Kiel central bus station via Masurenallee - Berlin and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 7h 9m.

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