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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Cottbus is to bus and train which costs €70 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Cottbus is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz station to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Linz central train station and arriving at Cottbus via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Linz to Cottbus?

The distance between Linz and Cottbus is 781 km. The road distance is 484 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €80 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Linz to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Cottbus bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Cottbus train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Linz to Cottbus is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Linz to Cottbus bus arrive?

Linz to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Linz to Cottbus train arrive?

Linz to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Cottbus is 484 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Linz to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 531+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Linz to Cottbus - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Linz 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 Linz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
7h 52m
€82–196
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz to Český Krumlovbus
2. Take the bus from Český Krumlov to Praguebus
3. Take the bus from Prague to Zittau stationbus 239
4. Take the train from Zittau to Cottbus Hbftrain Rb
13h 10m
€70–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 197
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 060 / ...
3. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus
11h 51m
Drive 484 km
1. Drive from Linz to Cottbuscar 484 km
5h 21m
€79–114
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MUC - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 26m
€108–285
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 53m
€78–149
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 56m
€92–266
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 22m
€171–376

Linz to Cottbus by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 52mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 780.7 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz central train station to Cottbus via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 11h 51m.

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