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How to get fromSchwerin to Cottbusby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to S Ostkreuz Bhftrain train 17
    2. Take the train from S Ostkreuz Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re2
    3h 54m
    €49–90

  2. Train via Ludwigslust

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ludwigslust Bahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain train 18 / ...
    2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re2
    4h 14m
    €31–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schwerin central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus bus 353 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Cottbusbus bus Mykolayiv
    4h 39m

  4. Drive  323.4 km

    1. Drive from Schwerin to Cottbuscar car 323.4 km
    3h 20m
    €48–69

  5. Train via Staaken

    1. Take the train from Schwerin Mitte to Falkenseetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Falkensee, Bahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re2
    4h 55m
    €31–43

Schwerin to Cottbus by train

Calendar33Weekly Trains
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Ostkreuz Bhf in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schwerin central train station to Cottbus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 4h 39m.

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