The average train between Essen and Kolding takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Essen and Kolding. The service departs Essen at 3:06 AM at night, which arrives into Kolding at 11:55:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kolding. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Kolding station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Essen to Kolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kolding St. station.
Book your Essen to Kolding train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Essen and Kolding is 477.1 km. The road distance is 638 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kolding St. via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 9m.