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 320 kr - 850 kr and takes 12h 38m.

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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kolding?

The distance between Cologne and Kolding is 700 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 45m and costs 240 kr - 850 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 45m and costs 240 kr - 850 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 320 kr - 850 kr and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Cologne to Kolding train arrive?

Cologne to Kolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf 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?

There are 843+ hotels available in Kolding.

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 (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, train, plane, night train, or car 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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train Ece
7h 45m
kr 244–823
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kolding bus stationbus N74
12h 38m
kr 321–822
Drive 650.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Koldingcar 650.4 km
5h 30m
kr 864–1,248
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 45m
kr 749–2,282
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Kolding stationnighttrain Nt / ...
8h 40m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Koldingcar
5h 44m
kr 1,267–1,704
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 Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train
6h 51m
kr 751–2,303
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 17m
kr 979–2,521
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, Københavns Lufthavn to Fredericia St.train
7h 37m
kr 1,011–2,721
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 Airporttrain
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 12m
kr 1,087–3,055

Cologne to Kolding by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 699.7 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kolding St. via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kolding bus station once daily. Tickets cost kr 290–750 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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