There are 5 ways to get from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
3h 22m€56–149Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Cottbus310.5 km
4h 18m€17Bus
- Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N3216
- Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
6h 39mDrive 309.8 km
- Drive from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbuscar 309.8 km
3h€45–64Train via Bad Kösen
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Koesentrain Rb / ...
- Take the train from Bad Koesen to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 38m€59–96
Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus is to drive which takes 3h and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt Hbf station to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Cottbus via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Erfurt Hbf and Cottbus is 265 km. The road distance is 309.8 km.
The best way to get from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus, including transfers.
Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.
Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
The best way to get from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Erfurt Hbf, Germany and Cottbus, Germany?
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus via Erfurt central train station, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- [email protected]
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Koesen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- abellio.de
Train from Bad Koesen to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Schedules at
- abellio.de
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Koesen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Schedules at
- abellio.de
Train from Bad Koesen to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Schedules at
- abellio.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Erfurt central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Erfurt to Cottbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Erfurt Hbf and Cottbus. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















