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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Cottbus is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 17h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Wijnpers and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Brussels-North train station and Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Leuven to Cottbus?

The distance between Leuven and Cottbus is 862 km. The road distance is 815.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €95 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Leuven to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cottbus bus from?

Leuven to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cottbus train from?

Leuven to Cottbus train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Leuven to Cottbus is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Leuven to Cottbus bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Cottbus train arrive?

Leuven to Cottbus train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Cottbus is 815 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Leuven to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 545+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Leuven to Cottbus - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Leuven to Cottbus by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhf19 / ...
4. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe2
8h 41m
€98–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Berlin Airport BERN1360b
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationN1360a
17h 55m
€46–95
Drive 815.3 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Cottbus815.3 km
7h 7m
€124–179
Fly Brussels Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BRU - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 40m
€107–280
Bus via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
1. Take the bus from Leuven to Cologne - Airport Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Köln Airport to Cottbus Central Bus Station
18h 40m
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
4. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 14m
€122–395
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
5. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 50m
€137–468
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)AMS - BER
4. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 14m
€125–395
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
5. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 59m
€125–519

Leuven to Cottbus by train

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8h 41mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 861.9 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Louvain to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Cottbus bus station via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, and Berlin Airport BER in around 17h 55m.

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