How to travel from Esbjerg to Kolding, Denmark

The distance between Esbjerg and Kolding is around 68km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 44min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Esbjerg to Kolding by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kolding St..

  • Duration48min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 110($15)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Kolding bus station.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 67($9)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kolding.

  • Duration44min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,785($240)
Operated by

Hansen Jens Peter

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Drive

Drive to Kolding.

  • Duration44min
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esbjerg and Kolding

There are several options for getting from Esbjerg to Kolding by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 67 ($9) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 44min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,785 ($240).

The distance between Esbjerg and Kolding is around 68km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (40 miles)

It takes around 48min to get from Esbjerg and Kolding by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 44min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Esbjerg to Kolding is to take a taxi which takes around 44min and will set you back approx DKK 1,785 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Esbjerg and Kolding, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 67 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Esbjerg and Kolding. It typically takes around 48min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Esbjerg and Kolding with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 48min.

Danish Railways run train services between Esbjerg and Kolding. Trains depart hourly and will take around 48min, 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 Esbjerg and Kolding. It typically takes around 1hr and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Esbjerg and Kolding with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 1hr.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Esbjerg and Kolding. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esbjerg to Kolding. We recommend that you take the train to Kolding St.. instead which will take 48min.

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 Esbjerg and Kolding. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 44min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esbjerg to Kolding is to take the train which takes, on average, 48min and will usually cost around DKK 110 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Esbjerg and Kolding

Transport options from Esbjerg to Kolding
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
48min
DKK 110($15)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Bus
1hr
DKK 67($9)
5 times a week72km (45 miles)
Taxi
44min
DKK 1,785($240)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
44min
DKK 82($11)
on demand72km (45 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