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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Cottbus is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Cottbus is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Cottbus via Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Paderborn-Kasseler Tor and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Paderborn to Cottbus?

The distance between Paderborn and Cottbus is 530 km. The road distance is 485.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Paderborn to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Cottbus bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Cottbus train from?

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

Train or bus from Paderborn to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Cottbus is to train which takes 6h and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Paderborn to Cottbus bus arrive?

Paderborn to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Osnabrück central train station.

Where does the Paderborn to Cottbus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paderborn to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Cottbus is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Paderborn to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 187+ hotels available in Cottbus.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Paderborn 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
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1. Take the train from Paderborn-Kasseler Tor to Bielefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
6h
€64–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Osnabrück central train stationbus N110
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
7h 59m
Drive 485.7 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Cottbuscar 485.7 km
4h 49m
€69–100
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 22m
€129–320
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
6h 1m
€74–138
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain S5
2. Take the bus from Hanover ZOB to Cottbus Central Bus Stationbus
10h 43m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 33m
€127–381
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
4. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h
€122–326

Paderborn to Cottbus by train

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Distance: 530 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Paderborn-Kasseler Tor to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf and S Spandau Bhf in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Cottbus via Osnabrück central train station, Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, and Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße in around 7h 59m.

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