Tickets & Fares
Simple, flexible, and fair. Choose the right ticket for your trip.
Single Ticket
For spontaneous trips through the city.
- 60 min. travel time (fare zone AB)
- Unlimited transfers
- Children under 6 ride free
24-Hour Ticket
One day of full flexibility for you and your family.
- Valid for 24 hours from validation
- Unlimited rides
- Ideal for tourists
4-Trip Ticket
Stay flexible and save compared to single tickets.
- 4 single tickets
- Transferable
- Cheaper than buying individually
Pückler Ticket
24-hour ticket for the city of Cottbus with discounts for tourist attractions.
- 24-hour ticket Cottbus
- Bus & tram in the city area
- Discounts for tourist highlights
Wellness Ticket
Combo ticket Spreewald Therme Burg: bus ride incl. 2 hours thermal bath.
- Round-trip bus ride to Burg
- 2 hours thermal bath included
- Return trip valid until 3:00 AM next day
Connecting Ticket
Extend your ticket to cover the missing fare zone A or C.
- Only with a valid main ticket
- 60 min. in selected fare zone
- Unlimited transfers in one direction
Subscriptions & Season Passes
VBB Environment Card
The classic choice for Cottbus commuters.
- Valid in the Cottbus AB zone
- Transferable (anyone can use it)
- Guest riders: 1 adult + 3 children (Mon-Fri from 8 PM & weekends)
- Bicycle transport included
Abo Cottbus AB
The most affordable option for regular riders.
- Personal pass (non-transferable)
- Lowest price for Cottbus
- Convenient monthly billing
- Automatic renewal
Deutschlandticket
Unlimited mobility across all of Germany.
- Valid nationwide on local transport
- Cancel monthly
- Travel across all of Germany
- Subscription only
VBB-Abo 63vorOrt
For seniors aged 63 and over – mobile around the clock.
- For everyone aged 63+, regardless of income
- Valid 24/7 in fare zone Cottbus AB
- Personal, monthly direct debit
- Valid for 1 year on all buses & trams
Group Tickets
24-Hour Group Ticket
An affordable option for up to five people. Valid in fare zones Cottbus AB and ABC.
- Up to 5 people
- Valid for 24 hours from validation
- Unlimited journeys
- Not transferable after first use
Brandenburg-Berlin Ticket
Travel all day with up to 5 people across Berlin and Brandenburg.
- Valid in Berlin & Brandenburg
- Up to 5 people
- Mon–Fri from 9am, Sat/Sun all day
Brandenburg-Berlin Night Ticket
Travel affordably through Berlin and Brandenburg at night.
- Valid from 6pm to 6am
- Up to 5 people
- All regional trains & local transport
Students & Apprentices
We offer special reduced fares for school students, apprentices, and university students. Visit our customer center or check the full overview for available offers.
Student Tickets
Reduced monthly and weekly passes for school commutes.
Apprentice Tickets
Affordable subscriptions for apprentices in the VBB fare area.
Semester Ticket
In combination with the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg student ID.
Details and current prices can be found in the full overview or at our customer center.
All Tickets at a Glance
VBB live fare data for Cottbus AB
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Traveling without a valid ticket
What happens if you're caught without a ticket?
Our ticket inspectors carry out regular checks on all buses and trams. Anyone found without a valid ticket is required to pay an increased transport fee (EBE). This regulation is standardized nationwide and ensures fairness for all paying passengers.
According to § 12 of the transport conditions. If a valid subscription is presented within 7 days of the inspection, the fee may be reduced to €7.00.
How to avoid problems
VBB – Your Transport Network
One ticket, one fare – for Berlin and all of Brandenburg
Service Area
The VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg) connects over 30 transport companies in Berlin and Brandenburg into a single unified fare system.
Fare Zones
Cottbus is located within the VBB fare area. Our city lines serve the Cottbus AB fare zone. For trips beyond the city limits, VBB network fares apply.
Cottbus in the VBB
All Cottbusverkehr tickets are valid in the VBB fare zone Cottbus AB. For regional trips (e.g. to Peitz, Kolkwitz), you need an extended VBB ticket.
More information about timetables, fare zones, and connections throughout the network area can be found at vbb.de
The Deutschlandticket
Travel across Germany by local public transport
With the Deutschlandticket, you can travel nationwide on all buses, trams, underground trains, suburban trains, and regional trains in local transport for a fixed monthly price. The ticket is also valid in Cottbus on all Cottbusverkehr lines.
Current Price
Since January 2026, the price is €63.00 per month. Price changes are subject to political decisions.
How to get the Deutschlandticket
Order the Deutschlandticket online via our customer center, through the VBB app, or directly in the Deutschlandticket app. The chip card will be sent to you by post.