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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Cottbus is to bus and train which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Vienna to Cottbus?

The distance between Vienna and Cottbus is 645 km. The road distance is 499.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €160 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Vienna to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Cottbus bus from?

Vienna to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Cottbus train from?

Vienna to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Vienna to Cottbus is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €160 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Vienna to Cottbus bus arrive?

Vienna to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Vienna to Cottbus train arrive?

Vienna to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Cottbus is 499 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Vienna to Cottbus.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 578+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Vienna to Cottbus - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Cottbus by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 29m
€83–299
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Prague Cerny Most Bus Station to Liberec Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zittau to Cottbus Hbftrain Rb
10h 43m
€52–78
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re10
9h 15m
€169–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Berlin Airport BERbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationbus N1360a
10h 40m
€63–94
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Westbahnhof to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
11h 9m
€58–200
Fly Vienna International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 48m
€177–524
Fly Vienna International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 37m
€175–500
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Simmering to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BTS - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 11m
€62–326
Drive 499.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Cottbuscar 499.4 km
6h 42m
€85–122

Vienna to Cottbus by train

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Distance: 645.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Cottbus bus station via Berlin Airport BER in around 10h 40m.

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