Rome2Rio

How to get fromKiel to Cottbusby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Cottbus

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain train 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re2
    5h 24m
    €99–335

  2. Drive 469.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kiel to Cottbuscar car 469.6 km
    4h 29m
    €67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus bus 050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus bus Mykolayiv
    7h 9m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane HAM - BER
    3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    7h 51m
    €156–418

  5. Train via Hamburg

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain train 28 / ...
    3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re2
    5h 50m
    €100–342

Kiel to Cottbus by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kiel to Cottbus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 512.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Cottbus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 7h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers