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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ribe is to train and bus which costs 550 kr - 1200 kr and takes 14h 7m.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Ribe St. via Rheine, Bad Bentheim, Hamburg Hbf, Kolding St. and Bramming St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ribe?

The distance between Cologne and Ribe is 901 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 12h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Ribe train arrive?

Cologne to Ribe train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rheine 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 520+ hotels available in Ribe.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Ribe by train, plane, bus, car, 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 to Frankfurt, fly, 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
7h 2m
kr 1,076–2,905
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Flensburg central train stationbus N74
3. Take the train from Flensburg to Rødekro St.train Ic
4. Take the bus from Rødekro St. to Ribe Rutebilstationbus 129
14h 7m
kr 574–1,141
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Rheinetrain Re
2. Take the train from Bad Bentheim to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Kolding St. to Bramming St.train Ic / ...
12h 41m
Drive 648.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ribecar 648.7 km
5h 48m
kr 854–1,233
Fly from Düsseldorf International 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
9h 42m
kr 798–2,316
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, 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
8h 56m
kr 1,051–3,071
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 Ribecar
6h 3m
kr 1,264–1,690

Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL) flights

55Weekly Planes

2h 23mAverage Duration

kr 434Cheapest Price

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Distance: 901.1 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Ribe St. via Rheine, Bad Bentheim, Hamburg Hbf, Kolding St., and Bramming St. in around 12h 41m.

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