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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Cottbus is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Cottbus via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Vienna to Cottbus?

The distance between Vienna and Cottbus is 966 km. The road distance is 499.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Cottbus without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 9h 13m and costs €75 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Vienna to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Cottbus bus from?

Vienna to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Cottbus train from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Vienna to Cottbus is to train via Leipzig which takes 9h 13m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Vienna to Cottbus bus arrive?

Vienna to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Vienna to Cottbus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Cottbus is 499 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Vienna to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 531+ hotels available in Cottbus.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna 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 Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
9h 13m
€79–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
11h 34m
Drive 499.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Cottbuscar 499.4 km
6h 41m
€81–117
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 36m
€81–231
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
9h 29m
€100–146
Train via Pardubice
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Pardubice Main Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi to Liberectrain
3. Take the train from Zittau to Cottbus Hbftrain Rb
10h 58m
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 37m
€159–412
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 45m
€134–341
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 1m
€130–331

Vienna to Cottbus by train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 965.9 km
Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Cottbus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 11h 34m.

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