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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Cottbus is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Cottbus is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Jena Paradies and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Jena to Cottbus?

The distance between Jena and Cottbus is 240 km. The road distance is 270.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Jena to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Cottbus bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Cottbus train from?

Jena to Cottbus train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Jena Paradies station.

Train or bus from Jena to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Jena to Cottbus is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Jena to Cottbus bus arrive?

Jena to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Jena to Cottbus train arrive?

Jena to Cottbus train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Cottbus is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Jena to Cottbus.

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

Book your Jena to Cottbus train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 542+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Can I share a ride from Jena to Cottbus?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jena and Cottbus. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Jena to Cottbus - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 4 ways to get from Jena to Cottbus by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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 Jena Paradies to Leipzig HbfRe
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe10
3h 48m
€41–65
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Jena to Cottbus271.4 km
3h 38m
€15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Berlin Airport BER1389 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationN1360a
5h 25m
€23–39
Drive 270.6 km
1. Drive from Jena to Cottbus270.6 km
2h 33m
€39–56

Jena to Cottbus by train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.3 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Jena Paradies to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Cottbus bus station via Berlin Airport BER in around 5h 25m.

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