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

The cheapest way to get from Esbjerg to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 14h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esbjerg to Cologne is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Esbjerg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Esbjerg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Esbjerg St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Kolding St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Esbjerg to Cologne?

The distance between Esbjerg and Cologne is 768 km. The road distance is 679.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Esbjerg to Cologne without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 9h 22m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Esbjerg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esbjerg to Cologne train from?

Esbjerg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Esbjerg St. station.

Where does the Esbjerg to Cologne train arrive?

Esbjerg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Kolding St. station.

Can I drive from Esbjerg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Esbjerg to Cologne is 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Esbjerg to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Esbjerg to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Esbjerg to Cologne by train (Deutsche Bahn), 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 via Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Hamburg HbfEce / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
9h 22m
€68–154
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to LeverkusenN74
14h 17m
€62–94
Drive 679.7 km
1. Drive from Esbjerg to Cologne679.7 km
6h 9m
€120–174
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BLL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 4m
€107–330
Train
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.030
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Köln Hbf39
10h 6m
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 51m
€135–367
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbf
8h 7m
€143–440
Train, train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Odense St.
2. Take the train from Odense St. to København, Københavns Lufthavn
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CPH - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 55m
€157–393

Esbjerg to Cologne by train

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9h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 767.7 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Köln Hbf via Kolding St. and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 22m.

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