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 €35 - €75 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 train which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Cottbus?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Cottbus Central Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 12h 38m.

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, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Essen to Cottbus?

The distance between Essen and Cottbus is 619 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 train which takes 5h 48m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Essen to Cottbus, including transfers.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Essen to Cottbus is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 5m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Cottbus is 616 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Essen to Cottbus.

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

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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 543+ hotels available in Cottbus.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Cottbus 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 Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhf10 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe2
5h 48m
€82–136
Bus via Berlin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofN1320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Cottbus bus stationN1360a / ...
10h 5m
€36–74
Drive 616.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Cottbus616.3 km
5h 7m
€87–125
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
4h 39m
€102–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus Central Bus Station
12h 38m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 17m
€101–324
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 49m
€100–381
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 49m
€112–330
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 59m
€175–391

Essen to Cottbus by train

154Weekly Trains

5h 48mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618.7 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Cottbus bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 10h 5m.

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