Train Essen to Kolding from kr 953 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Kolding takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Kolding. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 34m
Duration: 638 km
Distance: kr 953
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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7h 6m

kr 746–2,032

Essen to Kolding train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Kolding. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Kolding at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 3:44 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
2:59 PM → 9:44 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
2:59 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
2:59 PM → 9:44 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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