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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Esbjerg is to train and bus which costs 600 kr - 1300 kr and takes 12h 52m.

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 59m and costs 1000 kr - 3000 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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Esbjerg St. via Rheine, Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg Hbf and Kolding St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Cologne to Esbjerg?

The distance between Cologne and Esbjerg is 868 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 which takes 10h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Esbjerg train arrive?

Cologne to Esbjerg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rheine station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Esbjerg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Esbjerg is 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m 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?

There are 674+ hotels available in Esbjerg.

Cologne to Esbjerg - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Esbjerg by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane FRA - BLL
3. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminalbus
5h 59m
kr 1,076–2,906
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kolding bus stationbus N74
3. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.train Ic / ...
12h 52m
kr 638–1,239
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Rheinetrain Re
2. Take the train from Rheine to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.train Ic / ...
10h 51m
Drive 679.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Esbjergcar 679.6 km
6h 15m
kr 892–1,288
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Billund Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
2. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminalbus
8h 39m
kr 798–2,315
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
4. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminalbus
7h 53m
kr 1,051–3,070
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the bus from Hamburg Airport to Kolding bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.train
8h 41m
kr 868–1,975

Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL) flights

55Weekly Planes

2h 23mAverage Duration

kr 433Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 868 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Esbjerg St. via Rheine, Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg Hbf, and Kolding St. in around 10h 51m.

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