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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Cottbus is to train which costs €50 - €120 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Cottbus is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Cottbus via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Kiel to Cottbus?

The distance between Kiel and Cottbus is 513 km. The road distance is 470 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Kiel to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Cottbus bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Cottbus train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Kiel to Cottbus is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Kiel to Cottbus bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kiel to Cottbus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Cottbus is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Kiel to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 543+ hotels available in Cottbus.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Kiel 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 Kiel Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
5h 7m
€52–118
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
6h 4m
€38–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
7h 9m
Drive 470 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Cottbuscar 470 km
4h 36m
€65–94
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane HAM - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 55m
€115–296
Train via Bad Kleinen
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Luebeck Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Bad Kleinen Bahnhoftrain Re2 / ...
3. Take the train from Bad Kleinen to Berlin Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
7h 55m
Train, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane HAM - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 2m
€238–417

Kiel to Cottbus by train

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5h 7mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Cottbus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 7h 9m.

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