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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Cottbus is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Cottbus is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Cottbus via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Kassel to Cottbus?

The distance between Kassel and Cottbus is 499 km. The road distance is 396.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Kassel to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Cottbus bus from?

Kassel to Cottbus bus services, operated by , depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Cottbus train from?

Kassel to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Kassel to Cottbus is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Kassel to Cottbus bus arrive?

Kassel to Cottbus bus services, operated by , arrive at Magdeburg station.

Where does the Kassel to Cottbus train arrive?

Kassel to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Cottbus is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Kassel to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 545+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Kassel to Cottbus - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Kassel 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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
4h 42m
€56–136
Drive 396.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kassel to Cottbuscar 396.3 km
4h 36m
€55–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Magdeburgbus Kyiv-Kassel / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
7h 12m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe 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 49m
€104–268
Train via Halle (Saale)
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
6h 44m
€67–134
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 29m
€120–350
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe 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
7h 1m
€162–369

Kassel to Cottbus by train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499.2 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Cottbus via Magdeburg and Magdeburg in around 7h 12m.

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