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 €40 - €130 and takes 14h 43m.

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 45m 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 648.8 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 €40 - €130 and takes 14h 43m.

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 45m to drive from Ribe to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1790+ 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.train 030
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Köln Hbftrain 33
9h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74
14h 43m
€42–122
Drive 648.8 km
1. Drive from Ribe to Colognecar 648.8 km
5h 45m
€115–166
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
8h 27m
€104–311
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Ribe St. to Tønder St.train 030
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Hamburg-Altonatrain Re6
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 36m
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Ribe St. to Tønder St.train 030
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 33
3. Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
10h 15m
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ribe St. to Tønder St.train
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Hamburg-Altonatrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
8h 22m
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 59m
€133–342
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
9h 1m
€143–437

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

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4h 7mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.9 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 Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 12h.

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