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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kolding is to bus which costs 410 kr - 700 kr and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kolding is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs 850 kr - 1300 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kolding?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kolding. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kolding St. via Hamburg-Harburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kolding?

The distance between Cologne and Kolding is 699 km. The road distance is 650.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kolding without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs 1000 kr - 2400 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Cologne to Kolding, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kolding train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Kolding?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kolding is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs 1000 kr - 2400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 410 kr - 700 kr and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Cologne to Kolding train arrive?

Cologne to Kolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kolding?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kolding is 650 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Cologne to Kolding.

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

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Where can I stay near Kolding?

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Cologne to Kolding - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Kolding by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg Bf to Kolding St.train Rj / ...
7h 51m
kr 998–2,340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kolding bus stationbus N74
12h 41m
kr 411–692
Drive 650.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Koldingcar 650.4 km
5h 30m
kr 882–1,273
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
3. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Kolding Busterminalbus
7h 56m
kr 1,039–2,292
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train Ece / ...
7h 53m
kr 864–2,337
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Essen Hbftrain S6
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus
3. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Koldingnighttrain 304
10h 57m
kr 557–863
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane FRA - BLL
3. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Kolding Busterminalbus
6h 16m
kr 1,194–3,045
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Pinneberg to Kolding St.train
7h 12m
kr 1,084–2,452
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
3. Take the train from København H to Kolding St.train
7h 39m
kr 1,054–2,542
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 Kolding Busterminalbus
8h 11m
kr 1,270–3,516

Cologne to Kolding by train

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7h 51mAverage Duration

kr 998Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.7 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kolding St. via Hamburg-Harburg Bf in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kolding bus station once daily. Tickets cost kr 390–650 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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