There are 3 ways to get from Cottbus to Leipzig by train, rideshare, or car
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Cottbus to Leipzig by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cottbus to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €9 - €17 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cottbus to Leipzig is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Cottbus and Leipzig is 149 km. The road distance is 167.7 km.
The best way to get from Cottbus to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €29 - €45.
The train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Cottbus to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cottbus to Leipzig is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cottbus to Leipzig.
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What companies run services between Cottbus, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cottbus to Leipzig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cottbus and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.