How to travel from Copenhagen to Ribe, Denmark

The distance between Copenhagen and Ribe is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Ribe by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RibeCopenhagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bramming St..

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 260($35)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Haderslev Busstation and then to Rosen Allé.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 170($23)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ribe.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Ribe

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Ribe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 170 ($23) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 305 ($41).

The distance between Copenhagen and Ribe is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Copenhagen and Ribe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Ribe is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx DKK 305 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Ribe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 170 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Ribe. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Ribe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bramming St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Danish Railways run train services between Copenhagen and Ribe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Ribe. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Ribe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haderslev Busstation. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

FlixBus and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Ribe. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Ribe. We recommend that you take the train to Bramming St.. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Ribe is Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) which is approximately 25km (16 miles) from Ribe. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Ribe. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Ribe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around DKK 260 ($35).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Ribe

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Ribe

Transport options from Copenhagen to Ribe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
DKK 260($35)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
DKK 170($23)
every 20 mins322km (200 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
DKK 305($41)
on demand282km (175 miles)

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Airports near Ribe

The following major airports near Ribe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.

EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Ribe
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
52km (33 miles) from Ribe
SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Ribe