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Compare train and bus for Flensburg to Kolding
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Flensburg to Kolding among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€32 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Flensburg to Kolding
Compare the available ways to get from Flensburg to Kolding, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Flensburg to Kolding:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flensburg to Kolding costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Kolding take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€15. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Flensburg to Kolding
How to get from Flensburg to Kolding by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Flensburg to Kolding is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:45 PM 1h10 Flensburg, Bahnhof 6:55 PM Kolding, Rutebilstation €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus5:45 PM 1h10 Flensburg, Bahnhof 6:55 PM Kolding, Rutebilstation €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:45 PM 1h10 Flensburg, Bahnhof 6:55 PM Kolding, Rutebilstation €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 57582:05 PM 1h11 Flensburg station 3:16 PM Kolding Station €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 575410:05 AM 1h11 Flensburg station 11:16 AM Kolding Station €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 57604:05 PM 1h11 Flensburg station 5:16 PM Kolding Station €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM 1h10 Flensburg, Bahnhof 12:50 PM Kolding, Rutebilstation €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 AM 1h15 Flensburg, Bahnhof 6:05 AM Kolding, Rutebilstation €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Flensburg to Kolding:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flensburg to Kolding costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Kolding take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Flensburg and Kolding as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Flensburg station and arrive in Kolding Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Flensburg, Bahnhof and arrive in Kolding, Rutebilstation.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kolding by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget to go to Kolding by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget.
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