There are 5 ways to get from Groningen to Cottbus by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
- Take the train from Hengelo to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
8h 50m€95–359Bus
- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus FlixBus 027
- Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
9h 25mDrive 654.3 km
- Drive from Groningen to Cottbuscar 654.3 km
5h 37m€115–166Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain 56
9h 34m€104–123Train, bus
- Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
- Take the bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leerbus 620
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Wunstorftrain Re1
- Take the bus from Hanover ZOB to Cottbus Central Bus Stationbus
14h 39m
Groningen to Cottbus by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Cottbus is to bus and train which costs €100 - €130 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Cottbus is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €110 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Cottbus via Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Zwolle, Hengelo and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Groningen and Cottbus is 765 km. The road distance is 654.3 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €90 - €360.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Groningen to Cottbus, including transfers.
Groningen to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Groningen to Cottbus train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Cottbus is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €90 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Cottbus, Germany?
You can take a train from Groningen to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Zwolle, Hengelo, and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Cottbus via Münster bus stop and Münster-Mitte in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €17–26
- 1st Class
- €30–55
Train from Hengelo to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–250
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- 1st Class
- €150–250
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €22–25
Train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschans
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €10–12
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Zwolle to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- Blauwnet
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Hengelo to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €32–37
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–105
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Wunstorf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- orionbilet@gmail.com
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Münster-Mitte to Cottbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
Bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- dbregiobus-nord.de
Bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.dbregiobus-nord.de/
- Phone
- +38 (044) 444 00 44
- Website
- grandes-tour.com.ua
Bus from Hanover ZOB to Cottbus Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://grandes-tour.com.ua/en
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More Questions & Answers
Groningen to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Groningen to Cottbus train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Cottbus is 654 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Groningen to Cottbus.
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