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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Cottbus is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 40m.

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 31m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

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 Hbf via Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi, Liberec and Zittau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Vienna to Cottbus?

The distance between Vienna and Cottbus is 645 km. The road distance is 499.8 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 Pardubice which takes 9h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 Railjet, 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 Pardubice which takes 9h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Vienna to Cottbus bus arrive?

Vienna to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Vienna to Cottbus train arrive?

Vienna to Cottbus train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Cottbus is 500 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Vienna to Cottbus.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 596+ hotels available in Cottbus.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Cottbus by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
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 31m
€88–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Berlin Airport BERbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationbus N1360a
10h 40m
€52–86
Train via Pardubice
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi to Liberectrain
3. Take the train from Zittau to Cottbus Hbftrain Rb
9h 43m
Drive 499.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Cottbuscar 499.8 km
6h 42m
€83–119
Fly Vienna International Airport 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 57m
€148–474
Fly Vienna International Airport 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 40m
€136–371
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BTS - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 43m
€57–250
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Prague Main Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 56m
€68–146

Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) flights

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Distance: 645 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Cottbus Hbf via Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi, Liberec, and Zittau in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Cottbus bus station via Berlin Airport BER in around 10h 40m.

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