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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ribe is to bus which costs 460 kr - 650 kr and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ribe is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs 850 kr - 1300 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ribe?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ribe. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Ribe St. via Niebüll St. and Tønder St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ribe?

The distance between Cologne and Ribe is 721 km. The road distance is 648.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ribe without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Cologne to Ribe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ribe train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Ribe?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ribe is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 460 kr - 650 kr and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Cologne to Ribe train arrive?

Cologne to Ribe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Niebüll station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Ribe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ribe is 649 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Cologne to Ribe.

Where can I stay near Ribe?

There are 607+ hotels available in Ribe.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Ribe by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Niebüll39 / ...
2. Take the train from Tønder St. to Ribe St.030
9h 6m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kolding bus stationN74
15h 20m
kr 467–649
Drive 648.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ribe648.6 km
5h 46m
kr 852–1,231
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
8h 30m
kr 759–2,496
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to NiebüllRe6
3. Take the train from Tønder St. to Ribe St.030
10h
Train via Münster
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 Ribe St.030
10h 18m
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
7h 1m
kr 1,002–2,709
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 Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Niebüll
4. Take the train from Niebüll St. to Tønder St.
5. Take the train from Tønder St. to Ribe St.
7h 41m
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
8h 55m
kr 1,106–3,290

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL) flights

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4h 11mAverage Duration

kr 451Cheapest Price

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Distance: 721.4 km
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ribe, Region Syddanmark, Denmark?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ribe St. via Niebüll St. and Tønder St. in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Kolding bus station once daily. Tickets cost kr 400–600 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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