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

The cheapest way to get from Riesa to Cottbus is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riesa to Cottbus is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct train between Riesa and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Riesa to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Elsterwerda and Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Riesa to Cottbus?

The distance between Riesa and Cottbus is 100 km. The road distance is 105.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Riesa to Cottbus without a car is to train via Doberlug-Kirchhain which takes 2h 9m and costs €19 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Riesa to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riesa to Cottbus train from?

Riesa to Cottbus train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof station.

Where does the Riesa to Cottbus train arrive?

Riesa to Cottbus train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, arrive at Elsterwerda, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Riesa to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Riesa to Cottbus is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Riesa to Cottbus.

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 542+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Riesa to Cottbus - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 579 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Riesa to Cottbus by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Doberlug-Kirchhain
best
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Elsterwerda, BahnhofRb45
2. Take the train from Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe10 / ...
2h 9m
€19–63
Drive 105.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Riesa to Cottbus105.2 km
1h 24m
€15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Priestewitz Bahnhof to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe18
2h 33m
€23–32
Train, line 579 bus
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Elsterwerda, Bahnhof
2. Take the bus from Elsterwerda, Bahnhof to Finsterwalde, Bahnhof579
3. Take the train from Finsterwalde, Bahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
3h 12m

Riesa to Cottbus by train

141Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.6 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Elsterwerda and Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof in around 2h 9m.

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