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How to get fromCottbus to Erfurtby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cottbus to Erfurt by train or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train Re10
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2h 47m
    €44–156

  2. Drive  310.7 km

    1. Drive from Cottbus to Erfurtcar car 310.7 km
    3h 2m
    €46–66

  3. Train via Weißenfels

    1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Weißenfelstrain train S6
    3. Take the train from Weissenfels to Erfurt Hbftrain train Rb / ...
    3h 53m
    €46–165

Cottbus to Erfurt by train

Calendar63Weekly Trains
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 47m.

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