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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Cottbus is to train via Frankfurt am Main which costs €55 - €160 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Cottbus is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at Cottbus via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Cottbus?

The distance between Mannheim and Cottbus is 598 km. The road distance is 628.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Mannheim to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Cottbus bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Cottbus train from?

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

Train or bus from Mannheim to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Cottbus is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Mannheim to Cottbus bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to Cottbus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mannheim to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Cottbus is 629 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Mannheim to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

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Mannheim to Cottbus - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mannheim to Cottbus by train, bus, night train, 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 11
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
6h 23m
€79–170
Train via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 10m
€58–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 1326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
11h 24m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mannheim Hbf to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
7h 50m
€68–297
Drive 628.7 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Cottbuscar 628.7 km
5h 29m
€89–129
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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
4h 41m
€94–283
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 26m
€112–322
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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
5h 52m
€162–344
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 50m
€117–223

Mannheim to Cottbus by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 597.9 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Cottbus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 11h 24m.

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