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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kolding is to bus which costs 420 kr - 600 kr and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kolding is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs 850 kr - 2700 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kolding?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Kolding bus station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Kolding?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kolding. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Kolding St. via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kolding?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kolding is 576 km. The road distance is 702.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kolding without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs 550 kr - 1200 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Rotterdam to Kolding, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kolding bus from?

Rotterdam to Kolding bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kolding train from?

Rotterdam to Kolding train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Kolding?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kolding is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs 550 kr - 1200 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 420 kr - 600 kr and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kolding bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Kolding train arrive?

Rotterdam to Kolding train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kolding?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kolding is 703 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Rotterdam to Kolding.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Kolding train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kolding?

There are 825+ hotels available in Kolding.

Rotterdam to Kolding - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Kolding by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Billund Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
3. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Kolding Busterminalbus
5h 39m
kr 855–2,672
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kolding bus stationbus N844
10h 50m
kr 420–600
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train Ece
9h 56m
kr 562–1,107
Drive 702.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Koldingcar 702.7 km
7h 5m
kr 922–1,332
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train
7h 46m
kr 807–2,593
Train, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
3. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Fredericia St.train
7h 27m
kr 977–2,711
Train, fly to Aalborg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane AMS - AAL
3. Take the train from Aalborg Lufthavn St. to Aarhus Htrain
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train
8h 13m
kr 1,120–3,087

Rotterdam to Kolding by train

63Weekly Trains

9h 56mAverage Duration

kr 562Cheapest Price

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Distance: 576.4 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kolding, Denmark?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kolding St. via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kolding bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost kr 420–600 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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