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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Cottbus

Composite routes from Essen to Cottbus

Cheapest
5 h 10 min
Car
619 km.
from $34

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
KLM
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
KLM
Website
3h 13m
Every day
$241.73–$1,399.49
Lufthansa
Website
3h 15m
Every day
$178.12–$521.63
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$69.97–$254.45
Condor Flugdienst
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$45.80–$216.28
Train operators
Found: 5
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
3h 37m
Hourly
$95.42–$108.14
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 51m
Hourly
$26.72–$38.17
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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National Express
Website
58 min
Hourly
$19.08–$27.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
56 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
6h 27m
Once daily
$57.25–$82.70
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
Grandes Tour
Website
Grandes Tour
Website
12h 38m
3 times a week
+38 (044) 444 00 44
+38 (044) 444 00 44
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Cottbus is to train which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $86.96 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Cottbus?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Cottbus Central Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Essen to Cottbus?

The distance between Essen and Cottbus is 619 km. The road distance is 620.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Cottbus without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 6h 5m and costs $103.26 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Essen to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Cottbus bus from?

Essen to Cottbus bus services, operated by Grandes Tour, depart from Essen Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Cottbus train from?

Essen to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Essen to Cottbus is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 6h 5m and costs $103.26 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Essen to Cottbus bus arrive?

Essen to Cottbus bus services, operated by Grandes Tour, arrive at Cottbus Central Bus Station.

Where does the Essen to Cottbus train arrive?

Essen to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Cottbus is 620 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Essen to Cottbus.

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

Book your Essen to Cottbus train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 497+ hotels available in Cottbus. Prices start at $50.90 per night.
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