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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cottbus is to fly and train which costs €65 - €180 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs €65 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Cottbus via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Zurich to Cottbus?

The distance between Zurich and Cottbus is 769 km. The road distance is 756.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Cottbus without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 3m and costs €90 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Zurich to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cottbus bus from?

Zurich to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cottbus train from?

Zurich to Cottbus train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cottbus is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 3m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 39m.

Where does the Zurich to Cottbus bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Cottbus train arrive?

Zurich to Cottbus train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cottbus is 757 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Zurich to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 531+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Zurich to Cottbus - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Cottbus by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 44m
€69–174
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 3m
€95–247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
14h 39m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
13h 41m
€189–261
Fly Zurich Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 55m
€142–375
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 48m
€74–233
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
4. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 36m
€146–359
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
11h 32m
€269–466
Drive 756.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Cottbuscar 756.8 km
8h 13m
€132–190

Zurich to Cottbus by train

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Distance: 768.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cottbus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 14h 39m.

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