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

The cheapest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus is to bus via Berlin which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Mönchengladbach and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Mönchengladbach station to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Mönchengladbach central train station and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Duisburg central train station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Mönchengladbach and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Mönchengladbach Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Wuppertal Hbf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus?

The distance between Mönchengladbach and Cottbus is 683 km. The road distance is 674.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mönchengladbach to Cottbus bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mönchengladbach to Cottbus train from?

Mönchengladbach to Cottbus train services, operated by National Express, depart from Moenchengladbach Hbf station.

Train or bus from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Mönchengladbach to Cottbus bus arrive?

Mönchengladbach to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Mönchengladbach to Cottbus train arrive?

Mönchengladbach to Cottbus train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Mönchengladbach to Cottbus is 674 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus.

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

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

Book your Mönchengladbach to Cottbus bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Wuppertal Hbf
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to S Spandau Bhf19 / ...
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe2
6h 59m
€88–187
Bus via Berlin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Duisburg central train station
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Berlin central bus station
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Cottbus bus station
11h 30m
€38–68
Drive 674.5 km
1. Drive from Mönchengladbach to Cottbus674.5 km
5h 47m
€96–139
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
4h 58m
€103–287
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
10h 8m
€70–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cottbus Central Bus Station
14h 42m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 18m
€96–265
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 4m
€91–348

Mönchengladbach to Cottbus by train

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 683.1 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Wuppertal Hbf and S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Cottbus bus station via Duisburg central train station, Berlin central bus station, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 11h 30m.

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