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 €26 - €90 and takes 9h 10m.

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 6h 6m and costs €90 - €250.

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 Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

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 Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Vienna to Cottbus?

The distance between Vienna and Cottbus is 630 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 which takes 8h 42m and costs €90 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m 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 which takes 8h 42m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €90 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Vienna to Cottbus bus arrive?

Vienna to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Vienna to Cottbus train arrive?

Vienna to Cottbus train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Doberlug-Kirchhain station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Cottbus is 499 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Vienna to Cottbus.

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 539+ hotels available in Cottbus.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Cottbus by train, bus, night train, 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 Wien Hbf to Doberlug-KirchhainRj
2. Take the train from Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe10 / ...
8h 42m
€92–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Cottbus bus station1306
9h 10m
€27–88
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Dresden-NeustadtNj
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe18
10h 27m
€73–292
Drive 499.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Cottbus499.4 km
6h 37m
€82–118
Train via Pardubice
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Pardubice Main Train Station
2. Take the train from Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi to Liberec
3. Take the train from Zittau to Cottbus HbfRe
11h 1m
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)VIE - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 6m
€91–241
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)VIE - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
8h 34m
€159–412
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 12m
€134–341
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadt
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
9h 4m
€102–274

Vienna to Cottbus by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 42mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 629.5 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Cottbus bus station via Dresden central station in around 9h 10m.

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