How to travel from Ribe to Kolding, Denmark

The distance between Ribe and Kolding is around 59km (37 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 47min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ribe 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 Bramming St. and then to Kolding St..

  • Duration53min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 89($12)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Vejen Rutebilstation and then to Ålegården.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 67($9)
Operated by

Sydtrafik

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kolding.

  • Duration47min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,410($190)
Operated by

Hansen Jens Peter

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Drive

Drive to Kolding.

  • Duration47min
  • Distance59km (37 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ribe and Kolding

There are several options for getting from Ribe 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 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 47min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,410 ($190).

The distance between Ribe and Kolding is around 59km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 49km (30 miles)

It takes around 53min to get from Ribe and Kolding by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 47min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ribe to Kolding is to take a taxi which takes around 47min and will set you back approx DKK 1,410 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Ribe 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 Ribe and Kolding. It typically takes around 53min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ribe to Kolding. 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 53min.

Arriva DK and Danish Railways run train services between Ribe and Kolding. Trains depart hourly and will take around 53min, 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 Ribe and Kolding. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ribe to Kolding. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vejen Rutebilstation. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Ribe and Kolding. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ribe to Kolding. We recommend that you take the train to Bramming St. and then to Kolding St.. instead which will take 53min.

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 Ribe and Kolding. The distance is around 59km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 47min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ribe to Kolding is to take the train which takes, on average, 53min and will usually cost around DKK 89 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ribe and Kolding

Transport options from Ribe to Kolding
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
53min
DKK 89($12)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Bus
1h 25m
DKK 67($9)
every 3 hours69km (43 miles)
Taxi
47min
DKK 1,410($190)
on demand59km (37 miles)
Drive
47min
DKK 67($9)
on demand59km (37 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