How to travel from Sønderborg to Ribe, Denmark

The distance between Sønderborg and Ribe is around 94km (59 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sønderborg 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 RibeSønderborg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lunderskov St. then Bramming St. and then to Ribe St..

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 210($28)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Aabenraa Busstation and then to Nørremarksvej / Rosen Allé.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 89($12)
Operated by

Sydtrafik

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ribe.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance94km (59 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sønderborg and Ribe

There are several options for getting from Sønderborg to Ribe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 89 ($12) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 105 ($14).

The distance between Sønderborg and Ribe is around 94km (59 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Sønderborg and Ribe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sønderborg to Ribe is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx DKK 105 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Sønderborg and Ribe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 89 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sønderborg and Ribe. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sønderborg to Ribe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lunderskov St. and Bramming St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Danish Railways and Arriva DK run train services between Sønderborg and Ribe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Sønderborg and Ribe. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sønderborg to Ribe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aabenraa Busstation. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Sønderborg and Ribe. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sønderborg to Ribe. We recommend that you take the train to Lunderskov St. then Bramming St. and then to Ribe St.. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Sønderborg and Ribe. The distance is around 94km (59 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sønderborg to Ribe is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around DKK 210 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sønderborg and Ribe

Transport options from Sønderborg to Ribe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
DKK 210($28)
hourly158km (98 miles)
Bus
2h 10m
DKK 89($12)
hourly106km (66 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
DKK 105($14)
on demand94km (59 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