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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Cottbus is to train via Amersfoort which costs €95 - €220 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Cottbus is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Cottbus via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Cottbus?

The distance between Rotterdam and Cottbus is 853 km. The road distance is 777.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Rotterdam to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Cottbus bus from?

Rotterdam to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Cottbus train from?

Rotterdam to Cottbus train services, operated by European Sleeper, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Cottbus is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Cottbus bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Cottbus train arrive?

Rotterdam to Cottbus train services, operated by European Sleeper, arrive at Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Cottbus is 778 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Rotterdam to Cottbus.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cottbus?

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 598+ hotels available in Cottbus.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain European Sleeper / ...
2. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
9h 8m
€121–240
Train via Amersfoort
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
9h 24m
€99–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Duisburg central train stationbus N885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mercatorstraße, Duisburg to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
10h 2m
Drive 777.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Cottbuscar 777.6 km
7h 3m
€141–203
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 42m
€125–339
Train via Hilversum
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
9h 14m
€102–217
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 5m
€124–335
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
4. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 55m
€125–348
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain
4. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 7m
€229–558

Rotterdam to Cottbus by train

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9h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 853.4 km
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Ostbahnhof and S Ostbahnhof in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Cottbus via Duisburg central train station and Mercatorstraße, Duisburg in around 10h 2m.

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