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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Cottbus is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Cottbus is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Cottbus via Bayreuth central train station and Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Ulm to Cottbus?

The distance between Ulm and Cottbus is 793 km. The road distance is 561.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €120 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Ulm to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Cottbus bus from?

Ulm to Cottbus bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Ulm station.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Cottbus train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Ulm to Cottbus is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €120 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Ulm to Cottbus bus arrive?

Ulm to Cottbus bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Bayreuth station.

Where does the Ulm to Cottbus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Cottbus is 562 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Ulm to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 548+ hotels available in Cottbus.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Ulm 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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 11
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
7h 51m
€120–142
Drive 561.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ulm to Cottbuscar 561.8 km
5h 40m
€79–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Bayreuthbus
2. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Berlin central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus
10h 56m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 35m
€95–243
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerthtrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Donauwörth to Nürnberg Hbftrain 18 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 12m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MUC - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€115–257
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 11m
€178–358
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FDH - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 8m
€151–357

Ulm to Cottbus by train

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7h 51mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 793.2 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Cottbus via Bayreuth, Bayreuth central train station, and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 10h 56m.

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