How to travel from Elsinore to Kolding, Denmark

The distance between Elsinore and Kolding is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Elsinore to Kolding 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 KoldingElsinore if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Roskilde St. and then to Kolding St..

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 320($43)
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Bus

Take the bus to Klampenborg St. then Hovedbanegården and then to Kolding bus station.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 185($25)
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Drive

Drive to Kolding.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elsinore and Kolding

There are several options for getting from Elsinore to Kolding by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 185 ($25) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 290 ($39).

The distance between Elsinore and Kolding is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (128 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Elsinore and Kolding by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elsinore to Kolding is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx DKK 290 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Elsinore and Kolding, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 185 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elsinore and Kolding. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elsinore to Kolding. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roskilde St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Danish Railways run train services between Elsinore and Kolding. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Elsinore and Kolding. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elsinore to Kolding. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Klampenborg St. and Hovedbanegården. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Movia and FlixBus run regular bus services between Elsinore and Kolding. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elsinore to Kolding. We recommend that you take the train to Roskilde St. and then to Kolding St.. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Kolding is Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Kolding. Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) 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 Elsinore and Kolding. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elsinore to Kolding is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 320 ($43).

How do I get from Elsinore to Kolding

Compare travel optionsbetween Elsinore and Kolding

Transport options from Elsinore to Kolding
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
DKK 320($43)
hourly278km (173 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
DKK 185($25)
once daily284km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
DKK 290($39)
on demand270km (168 miles)

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Airports near Kolding

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

BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Kolding
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Kolding
SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Kolding