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 €30 - €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 43m and costs €100 - €320.

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, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

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 49m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 49m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 16m.

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 9m to drive from Essen to Cottbus.

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

Book your Essen to Cottbus train tickets online with Omio.

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 531+ hotels available in Cottbus.

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

There are 8 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 Bhftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
5h 49m
€76–141
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
€31–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
6h 16m
Drive 616.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Cottbuscar 616.3 km
5h 9m
€88–127
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 43m
€107–320
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 14m
€96–307
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 Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 53m
€100–381
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 51m
€111–310

Essen to Cottbus by train

144Weekly Trains

5h 49mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618.7 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, 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.

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