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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Cottbus is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Cottbus is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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 Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Donauwörth and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Ulm to Cottbus?

The distance between Ulm and Cottbus is 625 km. The road distance is 563.3 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 via Donauwörth which takes 7h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m 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 FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Cottbus train from?

Ulm to Cottbus train services, operated by agilis, depart from Ulm Hbf station.

Train or bus from Ulm to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Ulm to Cottbus is to train via Donauwörth which takes 7h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Ulm to Cottbus bus arrive?

Ulm to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Ulm to Cottbus train arrive?

Ulm to Cottbus train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Donauwoerth station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Cottbus is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Ulm to Cottbus.

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

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

Book your Ulm to Cottbus bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 539+ 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 via Donauwörth
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to DonauwoerthRe
2. Take the train from Donauwörth to Leipzig Hbf18 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 42m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Munich central bus station336 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Cottbus bus station1306
11h 50m
€36–104
Drive 563.3 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Cottbus563.3 km
5h 38m
€81–116
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingen
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)STR - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 6m
€100–273
Train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Leipzig HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe10
7h 52m
€103–188
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)MUC - DRS
4. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 13m
€175–333
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)MUC - BER
4. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 50m
€112–302
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 19m
€197–445

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) flights

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1h 33mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 625.1 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Donauwörth and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Cottbus bus station via Munich central bus station in around 11h 50m.

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