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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major fine arts museum with a renowned collection from medieval altarpieces to modern and contemporary art. One of Hamburg’s essential cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kolding to Hamburg Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kolding to Hamburg Airport will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 4 buses that leave Kolding for Hamburg Airport on Tue, May 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 209 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kolding to Hamburg Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $145.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $530 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kolding to Hamburg Airport:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kolding to Hamburg Airport costing on average $57 (€46).
A bus is $503 (€406) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kolding to Hamburg Airport costing on average $530 (€427).
Other travel options to Hamburg Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€21) compared to roughly $54 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Deutsche Bahn | Departure Time 07:53AM | Arrival Time 12:09PM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Kolding to Hamburg Airport buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 AM Kolding | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Kolding | 3h45 | 3:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Kolding | 4h15 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kolding to Hamburg Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:53, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 129 miles (209 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 7:53 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Service is usually included. Round up small bills or leave 5-10% for good table service. Tipping is not expected for takeaway; round up taxis if helpful.
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