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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Cottbus is to bus via Berlin which costs €24 - €55 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Cottbus is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Cottbus?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover ZOB and arriving at Cottbus Central Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Cottbus?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Hanover to Cottbus?

The distance between Hanover and Cottbus is 379 km. The road distance is 373.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Cottbus without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Hanover to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Cottbus bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Cottbus train from?

Hanover to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Hanover to Cottbus is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Hanover to Cottbus bus arrive?

Hanover to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where does the Hanover to Cottbus train arrive?

Hanover to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Cottbus is 374 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Hanover to Cottbus.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 536+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Hanover to Cottbus - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Hanover to Cottbus by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reinickendorf
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhf10 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe2
3h 52m
€50–166
Bus via Berlin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationN1328 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Cottbus bus stationN1360a
6h 20m
€24–54
Drive 373.9 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Cottbus373.9 km
3h 11m
€53–77
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof56
5h
€55–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover ZOB to Cottbus Central Bus Station
7h 55m

Hanover to Cottbus by train

145Weekly Trains

3h 52mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 378.9 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Cottbus bus station via Berlin Südkreuz train station in around 6h 20m.

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