There are 4 ways to get from Prague to Cottbus by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
- Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
4h 57m€28–66Bus
- Take the bus from Prague to Berlin Airport BERbus 260 / ...
- Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationbus N1360a
6h 30m€37–55Drive 248.6 km
- Drive from Prague to Cottbuscar 248.6 km
2h 46m€47–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Prague Cerny Most Bus Station to Liberec Central Bus Stationbus RegioJet 154420
- Take the train from Zittau to Cottbus Hbftrain Rb
5h 56m€30–46
Prague to Cottbus by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Cottbus is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Cottbus is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Prague and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Prague to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Prague and Cottbus is 304 km. The road distance is 248.6 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €27 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Prague to Cottbus, including transfers.
Prague to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague station.
Prague to Cottbus train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
The best way to get from Prague to Cottbus is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €27 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Cottbus, Germany?
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prague to Cottbus bus station via Berlin Airport BER in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €48
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- kundehenv@dsb.dk
- Website
- Danish Railways
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Danish Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 514 88 88 88
- info@odeg.de
- Website
- ODEG
Train from Zittau to Cottbus Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Schedules at
- ODEG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Prague to Berlin Airport BER
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Prague Cerny Most Bus Station to Liberec Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Prague to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.
Prague to Cottbus train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Cottbus is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Prague to Cottbus.
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