What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Kolding?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kolding is to bus which costs 330 kr - 600 kr and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Kolding?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kolding is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs 750 kr - 1200 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kolding?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Kolding bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kolding?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kolding. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kolding St. via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Essen to Kolding?

The distance between Essen and Kolding is 638 km. The road distance is 588.7 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Kolding without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Kolding without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs 700 kr - 1900 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Essen to Kolding, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kolding bus from?

Essen to Kolding bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kolding train from?

Essen to Kolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Kolding?

The best way to get from Essen to Kolding is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs 700 kr - 1900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 330 kr - 600 kr and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Kolding bus arrive?

Essen to Kolding bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus station.

Where does the Essen to Kolding train arrive?

Essen to Kolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kolding?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kolding is 589 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Essen to Kolding.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Kolding?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Kolding?

Book your Essen to Kolding bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kolding?

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Essen to Kolding - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Kolding 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 Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train Ece / ...
6h 42m
kr 723–1,834
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus stationbus N74
9h 50m
kr 330–600
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Koldingtrain Snälltåget / ...
8h 27m
kr 447–699
Drive 588.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Koldingcar 588.7 km
4h 59m
kr 773–1,117
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Billund 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 Kolding Busterminalbus
7h 11m
kr 796–2,306
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train
6h 25m
kr 828–2,287
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf 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 30m
kr 1,383–3,263
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Fredericia St.train
6h 55m
kr 1,143–2,510
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen 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 Kolding Busterminalbus
7h 22m
kr 1,108–3,244

Essen to Kolding by train

139Weekly Trains

6h 42mAverage Duration

kr 723Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.2 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kolding St. via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus station once daily. Tickets cost kr 330–600 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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