How to travel from Hamburg to Kolding

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Kolding

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Kolding among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $676.

Distance: 134 miles (216 km)

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$676

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$69

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$47

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$56

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5h 11m

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3h 11m

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3h 47m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Kolding is a bus with an average price of $47 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Kolding:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Kolding costing on average $69 (€57).

A bus is $629 (€514) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Kolding costing on average $676 (€553).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Kolding is by train with an average journey time of 3h 47m.

Other travel options to Kolding take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

Flight takes on average 5h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Kolding including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Kolding among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $676 (€553) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-619.95 (€-507.11). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 47m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Hamburg to Kolding

How to get from Hamburg to Kolding by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Kolding is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 AM3h20
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:50 AMKolding, Rutebilstation
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 AM3h20
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:50 AMKolding, Rutebilstation
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 384
    1:08 PM2h36
    Hamburg Altona
    3:44 PMKolding Station
    $861One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn11180 · IC 5766
    7:39 PM3h38
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:17 PMKolding Station
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn11152 · IC 5752
    5:35 AM3h41
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:16 AMKolding Station
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 392
    6:53 PM2h51
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:44 PMKolding Station
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 AM3h20
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    6:05 AMKolding, Rutebilstation
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:55 AM4h10
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:05 AMKolding, Rutebilstation
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM3h10
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    1:10 PMKolding, Rutebilstation
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH13 · LH160
    12:00 PM5h45
    Hamburg Airport
    5:45 PMSylt Airport
    $5561One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2081 · LH103 · LH160
    9:45 AM8h00
    Hamburg Airport
    5:45 PMSylt Airport
    $5881One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2079 · LH103 · LH160
    7:15 AM10h30
    Hamburg Airport
    5:45 PMSylt Airport
    $6011One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Kolding

Travel to Kolding easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Kolding.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Kolding including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Kolding is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Kolding:

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Kolding costing on average $54 (€44).

A bus is $484 (€396) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Kolding costing on average $514 (€421).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Kolding is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Kolding take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

Flight takes on average 7h 38m.

The distance from Hamburg to Kolding is approximately 134 miles (216 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Kolding is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Kolding as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Kolding:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Sylt Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Kolding Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Kolding, Rutebilstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Kolding, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Kolding by flight.
  • Travel with Infobus, Comati PSG, FlixBus to go to Kolding by bus.
  • Travel with Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Deutsche Bahn to go to Kolding by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Kolding with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Infobus, Comati PSG, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Kolding often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Berlin, Amsterdam, Aarhus, Flensburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kolding and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kolding to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Kolding are sufficient to explore its historic sites, such as Koldinghus Castle, visit the art museums, and enjoy the local parks and gardens.

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