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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Cottbus is to bus via Berlin which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Cottbus is to fly and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Cottbus?

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

Is there a direct train between Essen and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Cottbus Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf, Buende(Westf), Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt(Oder). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Essen to Cottbus?

The distance between Essen and Cottbus is 717 km. The road distance is 616.3 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Cottbus bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Cottbus train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Essen to Cottbus is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Essen to Cottbus bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Cottbus train arrive?

Essen to Cottbus train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Cottbus is 616 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Essen to Cottbus.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 143+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Essen to Cottbus - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Cottbus 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 Südviertel, Essen to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
6h 16m
Bus via Berlin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Cottbus bus stationbus N1360a
10h 5m
€46–80
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Buende(Westf) to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt(Oder)train Re
4. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Cottbus Hbftrain Re
9h 49m
Drive 616.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Cottbuscar 616.3 km
5h 9m
€87–126
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationbus
5h 7m
€64–226
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationbus
6h 17m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Goerlitztrain
3. Take the train from Goerlitz to Cottbus Hbftrain
6h 43m
€118–437

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

69Weekly Planes

1h 48mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.4 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Cottbus 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 Essen Hbf to Cottbus Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf, Buende(Westf), Berlin Hbf, and Frankfurt(Oder) in around 9h 49m.

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