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

The cheapest way to get from Cottbus to Kraków is to bus which costs 180 zł - 280 zł and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cottbus to Kraków is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs 300 zł - 450 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cottbus and Kraków?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cottbus bus station station and arriving at Krakow, MDA Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cottbus and Kraków?

No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Cottbus Hbf and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Goerlitz, Zgorzelec and Wroclaw Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Cottbus to Kraków?

The distance between Cottbus and Kraków is 492 km. The road distance is 475.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cottbus to Kraków without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs 180 zł - 280 zł.

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

The bus from Cottbus bus station to Krakow, MDA Bus Station takes 6h 45m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Kraków bus from?

Cottbus to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cottbus bus station.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Kraków train from?

Cottbus to Kraków train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Cottbus Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cottbus to Kraków?

The best way to get from Cottbus to Kraków is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs 180 zł - 280 zł. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 240 zł - 600 zł and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Cottbus to Kraków bus arrive?

Cottbus to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where does the Cottbus to Kraków train arrive?

Cottbus to Kraków train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Goerlitz station.

Can I drive from Cottbus to Kraków?

Yes, the driving distance between Cottbus to Kraków is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Cottbus to Kraków.

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

Book your Cottbus to Kraków train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kraków?

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Cottbus to Kraków - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cottbus to Kraków by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Cottbus bus station to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N1360a
6h 45m
zł 180–280
Train
1. Take the train from Cottbus Hbf to Goerlitztrain Rb
2. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glownytrain Os
3. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Krakow Glownytrain Ic / ...
7h 56m
zł 248–582
Drive 475.2 km
1. Drive from Cottbus to Krakówcar 475.2 km
4h 19m
zł 306–441

Cottbus to Kraków by bus

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Distance: 492.4 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Cottbus, Germany and Kraków, Poland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Cottbus bus station to Krakow, MDA Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost zł 180–280 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cottbus Hbf to Krakow Glowny via Goerlitz, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 7h 56m.

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