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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Cottbus is to drive which costs €120 - €180 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Cottbus is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Cottbus via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Forbach(F), Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Metz to Cottbus?

The distance between Metz and Cottbus is 806 km. The road distance is 792.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Metz to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Cottbus bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Metz to Cottbus train from?

Metz to Cottbus train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Metz to Cottbus is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 24m.

Where does the Metz to Cottbus bus arrive?

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

Where does the Metz to Cottbus train arrive?

Metz to Cottbus train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Forbach station.

Can I drive from Metz to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Cottbus is 792 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Metz to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 548+ hotels available in Cottbus.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Metz 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 Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 32m
€108–207
Bus, night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Mannheim - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the night train from Mannheim Hbf to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 20m
€76–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
14h 24m
Drive 792.1 km
1. Drive from Metz to Cottbuscar 792.1 km
7h 1m
€121–174
Train via Saarbrücken
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 40m
€102–213
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LUX - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 1m
€92–270
Train to Saarbrücken Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain
2. Fly from Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SCN - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 2m
€205–464
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane LUX - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 38m
€164–442
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain
2. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
5. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 28m
€132–328

Metz to Cottbus by train

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10h 32mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 806.3 km
Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Metz, France and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Forbach, Forbach(F), Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Cottbus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 14h 24m.

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