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

The cheapest way to get from Kolding to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kolding to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Kolding and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolding bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Kolding and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kolding to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kolding St. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Kolding to Essen?

The distance between Kolding and Essen is 638 km. The road distance is 587.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kolding to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €85 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Kolding to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kolding to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kolding to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kolding to Essen?

The best way to get from Kolding to Essen is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h.

Where does the Kolding to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kolding to Essen train arrive?

Kolding to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kolding to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kolding to Essen is 587 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Kolding to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Kolding to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kolding to Essen by train, night 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 Kolding St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 36m
€89–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
10h
€40–70
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Kolding to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 305
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 19m
€84–104
Drive 587.5 km
1. Drive from Kolding to Essencar 587.5 km
4h 58m
€105–152
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rendebanen to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
6h 49m
€109–324
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kolding to Hamburg-Altonatrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
5h 49m
€133–322
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Rendebanen to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€172–360
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Fredericia St. to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
7h 17m
€134–360

Kolding to Essen by train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 638.2 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Kolding St. to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 10h.

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