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

The cheapest way to get from Ribe to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ribe to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Ribe and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ribe to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ribe St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Tønder St. and Niebüll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Ribe to Cologne?

The distance between Ribe and Cologne is 715 km. The road distance is 648.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ribe to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Ribe to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ribe to Cologne train from?

Ribe to Cologne train services, operated by GoCollective, depart from Ribe St. station.

Train or bus from Ribe to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ribe to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Ribe to Cologne train arrive?

Ribe to Cologne train services, operated by GoCollective, arrive at Tønder St. station.

Can I drive from Ribe to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ribe to Cologne is 649 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Ribe to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ribe to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ribe to Cologne 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 Ribe St. to Tønder St.030
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Köln Hbf33 / ...
9h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to LeverkusenN74
14h 46m
€58–87
Drive 648.6 km
1. Drive from Ribe to Cologne648.6 km
5h 42m
€115–166
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
8h 34m
€106–298
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Ribe St. to Tønder St.030
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Hamburg-AltonaRe6
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbf43 / ...
9h 30m
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Ribe St. to Tønder St.030
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Münster Hauptbahnhof33 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
10h 15m
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 Messe/Deutz Bf
6h 56m
€136–352
Train, train to Westerland, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ribe St. to Tønder St.
2. Take the train from Tønder St. to Niebüll St.
3. Take the train from Niebüll to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof
4. Fly from Westerland (GWT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GWT - DUS
5. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
6h 50m
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 Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
9h 2m
€148–437

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

73Weekly Planes

4h 6mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.7 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a train from Ribe St. to Köln Hbf via Tønder St. and Niebüll in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kolding bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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