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Designmuseum Kolding
Major design museum in a former royal hospital. It is Kolding's signature cultural stop for Danish design, craft, and changing exhibitions.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Copenhagen to Kolding is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Kolding will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 1 buses from Copenhagen to Kolding, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Copenhagen to Kolding run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:43. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:43 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Copenhagen to Kolding.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Kolding buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:20 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h10 | 12:30 AM Kolding, Rutebilstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major design museum in a former royal hospital. It is Kolding's signature cultural stop for Danish design, craft, and changing exhibitions.
Castle museum inside Koldinghus with exhibitions on royal, cultural, and local history in a dramatic restored ruin.
Exhibition venue at Trapholt featuring modern art, design, and furniture in a scenic setting by the fjord.
Lakeside park with paths, lawns, and city views. A favorite local area for walking, relaxing, and enjoying Kolding's central green space.
Historic central square by Koldinghus and the church. It is ideal for taking in major landmarks and the old town atmosphere.
Popular harborfront and fjordside area with modern buildings and open views. A good place for a contemporary side of Kolding.
Smørrebrød is Denmark’s classic open rye sandwich, topped with herring, roast beef, egg or shrimp. It is a staple lunch tradition across Jutland and Kolding.
Stegt flæsk med persillesovs is crispy pork belly with parsley sauce and potatoes. Often called Denmark’s national dish, it is hearty and deeply traditional.
Frikadeller are pan-fried Danish meatballs, usually pork or mixed meat, served with potatoes, gravy and pickled sides. They are a familiar home-style comfort food.
Michelin-starred dining in a historic lakeside building near Koldinghus, known for refined seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Well-regarded modern restaurant by Kolding Fjord, serving Nordic and French-inspired dishes in an elegant waterfront setting.
Established brasserie in the city center with classic Danish and European dishes, suitable for a relaxed lunch or dinner.
Moderate for Denmark. Hotels and dining are pricier than many EU cities, but local transit is manageable and budget eats are available.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Kolding Rutebilstation -> Kolding Banegård, Kolding
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Kolding by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kolding, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Copenhagen to Kolding buses use the København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro to Kolding, Rutebilstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Kolding bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro is 1 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Dybbølsbro (in the station), Restaurant Flammen (0.5 km), Mad & Kaffe (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
Available at København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro: Elevators, ramps.
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