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

The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Cottbus is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwickau to Cottbus is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Zwickau and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Zwickau central train station and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zwickau and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Zwickau to Cottbus?

The distance between Zwickau and Cottbus is 234 km. The road distance is 204.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwickau to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Zwickau to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Cottbus bus from?

Zwickau to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zwickau central train station.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Cottbus train from?

Zwickau to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Zwickau to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Zwickau to Cottbus is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Zwickau to Cottbus bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zwickau to Cottbus train arrive?

Zwickau to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zwickau to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Cottbus is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Zwickau to Cottbus.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 537+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Zwickau to Cottbus - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Zwickau to Cottbus by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
3h 52m
€39–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Berlin Airport BERbus 039
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationbus N1360a
6h 10m
€25–44
Drive 204.9 km
1. Drive from Zwickau to Cottbuscar 204.9 km
2h 15m
€29–41
Train via Dresden
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
4h 26m
Train via Dresden #2
1. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
4h 26m
€43–60

Zwickau to Cottbus by train

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.8 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwickau central train station to Cottbus bus station via Berlin Airport BER in around 6h 10m.

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