How far is it from Berlin to Cottbus?

The distance between Berlin and Cottbus is 79 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Cottbus?

The drive from Berlin to Cottbus takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Berlin to Cottbus?

The fastest route from Berlin to Cottbus covers 79 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.

Which direction is Cottbus from Berlin?

Cottbus lies roughly to the south-east of Berlin.

Which roads does the route from Berlin to Cottbus follow?

The drive from Berlin to Cottbus mainly follows A 13, A 15. The longest single stretch is 39 mi on A 13.

Which towns do you pass between Berlin and Cottbus?

Towns on the route from Berlin to Cottbus include Burg (Spreewald).

Berlin Cottbus

Distance: 79 miDuration: 1 h 35 min

Driving from Berlin to Cottbus takes about 1 h 35 min via A 13. The distance is 79 mi. The straight-line distance is 66 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Berlin, Burg (Spreewald). Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 79 mi

1 Depart onto Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 2 yd
2 Turn right onto Spandauer Straße 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Stralauer Straße 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Holzmarktstraße 1 mi
5 Turn right onto An der Schillingbrücke 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Köpenicker Straße 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Schlesische Straße 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Vor dem Schlesischen Tor 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Puschkinallee 1 mi
10 Continue slightly right onto Puschkinallee 132 yd
11 Continue straight onto Am Treptower Park 1 mi
12 Take ramp right 2 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Continue straight 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Autobahnzubringer Dresden 12 mi
16 Continue straight 39 mi
17 Keep slightly left 20 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Drebkauer Straße 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Saarbrücker Straße 2 mi
21 Turn left onto Thiemstraße 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Bahnhofstraße 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Berliner Straße 1 mi
24 Arrive onto Berliner Straße

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The return trip from Cottbus to Berlin covers roughly the same distance, 79 mi.

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Saarow Hafen
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Zum Seeblick
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Krampenburg
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Wassersportallee
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Müggelbergallee
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Dämeritz Seehotel
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Neu Helgoland
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Spreewiesen
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Kruggasse
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Müggelhort
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Müggelwerderweg
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Friedrichshagen
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Köpenick / Luisenhain
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Allende Straße
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Köpenick/Lindenstraße
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Baumschulenstraße/Fähre
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Wilhelmstrand
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Hafen Anleger MS Diva
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Hafen Treptow
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Landesteg-B
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How far is it from Berlin to Cottbus?: The distance between Berlin and Cottbus is 79 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Cottbus?: The drive from Berlin to Cottbus takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Berlin to Cottbus?: The fastest route from Berlin to Cottbus covers 79 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.
Which direction is Cottbus from Berlin?: Cottbus lies roughly to the south-east of Berlin.
Which roads does the route from Berlin to Cottbus follow?: The drive from Berlin to Cottbus mainly follows A 13, A 15. The longest single stretch is 39 mi on A 13.
Which towns do you pass between Berlin and Cottbus?: Towns on the route from Berlin to Cottbus include Burg (Spreewald).

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