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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ribe is to drive which costs 850 kr - 1300 kr and takes 5h 48m.

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 48m 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 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ribe?

The distance between Cologne and Ribe is 715 km. The road distance is 648.7 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 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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.

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 48m to drive from Cologne to Ribe.

Where can I stay near Ribe?

There are 583+ hotels available in Ribe.

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

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

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 Niebülltrain 33
2. Take the train from Tønder St. to Ribe St.train 030
9h 3m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Billund Airport, bus
cheapest
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 Esbjerg Busterminalbus
8h 29m
kr 759–2,297
Drive 648.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ribecar 648.7 km
5h 48m
kr 856–1,237
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Niebülltrain 33
3. Take the train from Tønder St. to Ribe St.train 030
10h 16m
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 Esbjerg Busterminalbus
7h 1m
kr 989–2,508
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-Altona to Niebülltrain
4. Take the train from Tønder St. to Ribe St.train
9h 2m
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 Esbjerg Busterminalbus
8h 56m
kr 1,097–3,071

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

78Weekly Planes

4h 15mAverage Duration

kr 413Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 714.8 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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 3m.

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