What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Esbjerg?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Esbjerg is to bus and train which costs 490 kr - 700 kr and takes 14h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Esbjerg?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Esbjerg is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs 1000 kr - 2800 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Esbjerg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Esbjerg. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Esbjerg St. via Hamburg Hbf and Kolding St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Esbjerg?

The distance between Cologne and Esbjerg is 768 km. The road distance is 679.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Esbjerg without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Esbjerg without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 8h 56m and costs 500 kr - 1200 kr.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Esbjerg?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Cologne to Esbjerg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Esbjerg train from?

Cologne to Esbjerg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Esbjerg train arrive?

Cologne to Esbjerg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Esbjerg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Esbjerg is 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Cologne to Esbjerg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Esbjerg?

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Where can I stay near Esbjerg?

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Cologne to Esbjerg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Esbjerg by train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.Ece
3. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.Ic / ...
8h 56m
kr 504–1,112
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kolding bus stationN74
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.Ic / ...
14h 9m
kr 493–699
Drive 679.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Esbjerg679.6 km
6h 13m
kr 892–1,288
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)DUS - BLL
3. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminal
7h 25m
kr 759–2,496
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Niebüll39 / ...
2. Take the train from Tønder St. to Esbjerg St.030
9h 40m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Muenster(Westf)HbfRe
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Niebüll39 / ...
3. Take the train from Tønder St. to Esbjerg St.030
10h 52m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)FRA - BLL
3. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminal
5h 57m
kr 1,027–2,709
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)AMS - BLL
4. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminal
7h 51m
kr 1,107–3,290
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Westerland, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Westerland (GWT)DUS - GWT
3. Take the train from Tønder St. to Esbjerg St.
8h 14m

Cologne to Esbjerg by train

96Weekly Trains

8h 56mAverage Duration

kr 504Cheapest Price

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Distance: 767.6 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Esbjerg, Denmark?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Esbjerg St. via Hamburg Hbf and Kolding St. in around 8h 56m.

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