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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Cottbus is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Cottbus is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Cottbus via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Cottbus?

The distance between Heidelberg and Cottbus is 607 km. The road distance is 577.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Cottbus without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 30m and costs €95 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Heidelberg to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Cottbus bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Cottbus train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Cottbus is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 30m and costs €95 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Cottbus bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Cottbus train arrive?

Heidelberg to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Cottbus is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Heidelberg to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 548+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Heidelberg to Cottbus - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg to Cottbus by train, bus, night 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.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 30m
€99–136
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
7h 51m
€69–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 1326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
11h 34m
Drive 577.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Cottbuscar 577.6 km
6h 5m
€82–119
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
7h 51m
€117–171
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 25m
€118–269
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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 30m
€106–278
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 42m
€174–379
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 40m
€134–300
Train to Saarbrücken Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
2. Fly from Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SCN - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 56m
€211–488

Heidelberg to Cottbus by train

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Distance: 607.2 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Cottbus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 11h 34m.

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