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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cottbus to Essen

Composite routes from Cottbus to Essen

Cheapest
5 h 14 min
Car
622 km.
from $34

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$508.90
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$763.36

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$241.73
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$356.23
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$496.18

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$108.14
Train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$38.17
Train from Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.81–$35.62

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90
Train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Finsterwalde,
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Doberlug-Kirchhain,
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.26–$62.34
Train from Elsterwerda to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.98–$82.70

Bus operators

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Cottbus Central Bus Station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cottbus to Essen is to train which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cottbus to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $86.96 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Cottbus and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cottbus Central Bus Station station and arriving at Essen Hauptbahnhof. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cottbus and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Cottbus to Essen?

The distance between Cottbus and Essen is 618 km. The road distance is 624.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cottbus to Essen without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 6h 3m and costs $59.78 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cottbus to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Essen bus from?

Cottbus to Essen bus services, operated by Grandes Tour, depart from Cottbus Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Essen train from?

Cottbus to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Cottbus to Essen?

The best way to get from Cottbus to Essen is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 6h 3m and costs $59.78 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Cottbus to Essen bus arrive?

Cottbus to Essen bus services, operated by Grandes Tour, arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Cottbus to Essen train arrive?

Cottbus to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Cottbus to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cottbus to Essen is 625 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Cottbus to Essen.

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

Book your Cottbus to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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