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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Cottbus is to bus which costs €100 - €130 and takes 16h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs €70 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Dresden central station and Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, S Ostbahnhof and S Ostkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Cottbus?

The distance between Switzerland and Cottbus is 769 km. The road distance is 757.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Switzerland to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Cottbus bus from?

Switzerland to Cottbus bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Cottbus train from?

Switzerland to Cottbus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Cottbus is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €130 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the Switzerland to Cottbus bus arrive?

Switzerland to Cottbus bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Switzerland to Cottbus train arrive?

Switzerland to Cottbus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Cottbus is 757 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Switzerland to Cottbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

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Switzerland to Cottbus - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to Cottbus by plane, train, bus, night train, ferry, or car

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

Fly Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 44m
€71–284
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 46m
€65–303
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
2. Take the train from S Ostkreuz Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
11h 39m
€301–509
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Dresdenbus
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Airport BERbus 070 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationbus
16h 54m
€103–127
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
14h 44m
€200–421
Fly Geneva International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 6m
€94–295
Fly Zurich Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 43m
€164–473
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LIN - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 39m
€74–310
Ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FDH - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 57m
€161–512
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
12h 1m
€164–426
Drive 757.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Cottbuscar 757.1 km
8h 14m
€137–197

Switzerland to Cottbus by train

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11h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 768.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, S Ostbahnhof, and S Ostkreuz Bhf in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Cottbus bus station via Zürich HB, Zürich Bus Station, Dresden, Dresden central station, and Berlin Airport BER in around 16h 54m.

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