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

The cheapest way to get from Cottbus to Paderborn is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cottbus to Paderborn is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Cottbus and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cottbus to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Cottbus and arriving at Paderborn via Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße and Osnabrück central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cottbus and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Paderborn-Kasseler Tor via S Spandau Bhf and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Cottbus to Paderborn?

The distance between Cottbus and Paderborn is 530 km. The road distance is 487 km.

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

The best way to get from Cottbus to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Cottbus to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Paderborn train from?

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

Train or bus from Cottbus to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Cottbus to Paderborn is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Cottbus to Paderborn bus arrive?

Cottbus to Paderborn bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße station.

Where does the Cottbus to Paderborn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cottbus to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cottbus to Paderborn is 487 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Cottbus to Paderborn.

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

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Where can I stay near Paderborn?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cottbus to Paderborn 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 Bielefeld Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn-Kasseler Tortrain
5h 54m
€117–269
Drive 487 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cottbus to Paderborncar 487 km
4h 49m
€69–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cottbus to Osnabrück Hannoversche Straßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück central train station to Paderbornbus N110
7h 56m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbftrain
6h 35m
€109–333
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re10
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain 51
6h 4m
€112–218
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cottbus Central Bus Station to Hanover ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5
10h 26m
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 19m
€147–458
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 Koeln Messe/Deutz to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
6h 46m

Cottbus to Paderborn by train

177Weekly Trains

5h 54mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 529.6 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn-Kasseler Tor via S Spandau Bhf and Bielefeld Hbf in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cottbus to Paderborn via Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße, Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, and Osnabrück central train station in around 7h 56m.

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