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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Cottbus is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Cottbus?

The distance between Stuttgart and Cottbus is 704 km. The road distance is 601.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €100 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Stuttgart to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Cottbus train from?

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

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Cottbus is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €100 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Cottbus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Cottbus is 601 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Stuttgart to Cottbus.

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

Book your Stuttgart to Cottbus train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 539+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Can I share a ride from Stuttgart to Cottbus?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stuttgart and Cottbus. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Stuttgart to Cottbus - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Stuttgart to Cottbus by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 Stuttgart Hbf to Leipzig HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe10
7h 2m
€109–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Cottbus602.1 km
7h 22m
€29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Berlin Airport BERN42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationN1360a
12h 12m
€41–88
Drive 601.5 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Cottbus601.5 km
5h 27m
€86–125
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)STR - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 13m
€95–267
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf13 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 57m
€78–248
Train via Halle (Saale)
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Halle
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to EilenburgS9
3. Take the train from Eilenburg to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
8h 38m
€55–117
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)STR - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 5m
€213–538
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 53m
€117–369
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 25m
€175–410
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 33m
€130–309

Stuttgart to Cottbus by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 2mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus bus station via Kornwestheim, Kornwestheim, and Berlin Airport BER in around 12h 12m.

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