Staatstheater Cottbus: A Cultural Gem of Performing Arts

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Spreewald to Staatstheater Cottbus, start by getting onto the A15 motorway from your location in Spreewald. Follow the A15 for approximately 20 kilometers until you reach the Cottbus exit (Exit 1). After exiting, continue on B97 towards Cottbus. Follow the signs for 'Cottbus Zentrum' and take the exit toward 'Cottbus Stadtmitte'. Continue straight until you reach Schillerplatz, where Staatstheater Cottbus is located at Schillerplatz 1. There is parking available nearby, but be aware that it may incur a fee.

• Public Transportation - Train

  To reach Staatstheater Cottbus using public transportation, first find your way to the nearest regional train station in Spreewald, such as in Lübben or Burg. From there, take a regional train toward Cottbus. The journey will take approximately 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof (main station), exit the station and look for bus lines 1, 2, or 3 that head towards 'Schillerplatz'. The bus ride will take about 10 minutes, and you will get off at the 'Schillerplatz' stop, which is directly in front of Staatstheater Cottbus.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  Alternatively, you can take a direct bus from various locations in Spreewald to Cottbus. Check the local bus schedules for routes that connect your location to Cottbus. Once in Cottbus, use the local bus services to get to Schillerplatz. Make sure to have a valid ticket; single tickets typically cost around 2.50 EUR. The bus ride will take about 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic.