What is the distance between Leipzig and Cottbus?

The distance between the two cities is 89 miles (144 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leipzig to Cottbus?

If you're headed to Cottbus from Leipzig, chances are that your bus will depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive at Cottbus, Busbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Leipzig to Cottbus from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leipzig to Cottbus on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10pm	Leipzig central station	7h 45m	4:55am	Cottbus	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Cottbus on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10pm	Leipzig central station	7h 45m	4:55am	Cottbus	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Cottbus on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10pm	Leipzig central station	7h 45m	4:55am	Cottbus	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Cottbus on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10pm	Leipzig central station	7h 45m	4:55am	Cottbus	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:37 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Leipzig to Cottbus

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cottbus. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

89 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $54	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $106	Average Duration2h 42m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $17	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Leipzig and Cottbus?

Stops in Leipzig

A - Leipzig Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Dittrichring 11

D - Goethestraße 5

E - Brüderstraße

Stops in Cottbus

A - Cottbus, Busbahnhof

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leipzig to Cottbus by bus

What is the distance between Leipzig and Cottbus?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leipzig to Cottbus?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$33

11/18

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Today

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11/20

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11/21

$30

11/22

$31

11/23

$54

11/24

$34

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Cottbus was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leipzig to Cottbus, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $54 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Cottbus based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-21.