Munich to Cottbus Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Munich to Cottbus, side by side.

Last checked 30 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Munich to Cottbus: what to expect

Munich and Cottbus are about 448 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is a domestic route within Germany, so no border formalities are required. At 448 km this is a medium-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Munich–Cottbus tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

FAQ: Munich to Cottbus

How long does the journey from Munich to Cottbus take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 16 h 45 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 30 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Munich to Cottbus?
The lowest fare seen recently is €40.47 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 10 Dec 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €49.99. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Munich to Cottbus?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €49.99 and the lowest bus fare €40.47, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Munich to Cottbus?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.