What is the distance between Cottbus and Krakow?

The distance between the two cities is 271 miles (437 km).

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

If you're headed to Krakow from Cottbus, chances are that your bus will depart from Cottbus, Busbahnhof and arrive at Kraków MDA Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Krakow?

Once in Krakow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Old Synagogue, Wawel Castle and Cathedral, St. Florian's Gate, Church of St. Adalbert and Planty Park.

Bus Cottbus to Krakow from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cottbus to Krakow on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Cottbus	10h 15m	3:15pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Cottbus	6h 40m	11:40am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Cottbus	8h 40m	1:40pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Cottbus	6h 40m	11:40am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Остановка "Автовокзал Котбус", улица Фетшауэр; дом 70, Cottbus	5h 5m	2:30pm	Краків, Автовокзал Краків, вулиця Босацька; будинок 18, Kraków	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Cottbus to Krakow

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Krakow. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 40mAverage Duration

271 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $46	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$35 - $35	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cottbus and Krakow?

Stops in Cottbus

A
Cottbus, Busbahnhof
Marienstraße 24, 03046 Cottbus, Germany
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Stops in Krakow

A
Kraków MDA Bus Station
Bosacka 18, 31-505 Kraków-Śródmieście, Poland
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B
Krakow Airport
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C
Cracovie
ulica Pawia, 31-154 Cracow, Poland
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D
Stacja Benzynowa
Pasternik 74, Kraków, Poland
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E
Stacja paliw BP
Josepha Conrada 81, Kraków, Poland
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F
Plac Inwalidow
Plac Inwalidów, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Zesen Trans

3.5/56 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.3

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cottbus to Krakow by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Cottbus to Krakow was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $35 for a bus ticket from Cottbus to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-29.