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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Kolding
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. 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 $41, while a flight costs an average of $659.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $659 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Kolding
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Kolding, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Kolding:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Kolding costing on average $67.
A bus is $619 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Kolding costing on average $659.
Other travel options to Kolding take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Flight takes on average 5h 12m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11. The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 47m 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 Hamburg to Kolding
How to get from Hamburg to Kolding by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Kolding is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:25 AM 3h25 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 12:50 PM Kolding, Rutebilstation $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 AM 3h25 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 12:50 PM Kolding, Rutebilstation $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
RJ 3841:08 PM 2h36 Hamburg Altona 3:44 PM Kolding Station $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ECE 3926:53 PM 2h51 Hamburg Hbf 9:44 PM Kolding Station $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
11164 · IC 575811:39 AM 3h37 Hamburg Hbf 3:16 PM Kolding Station $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
11168 · IC 57601:39 PM 3h37 Hamburg Hbf 5:16 PM Kolding Station $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus2:45 AM 3h20 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 6:05 AM Kolding, Rutebilstation $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM 3h50 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 6:55 PM Kolding, Rutebilstation $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Kolding:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Kolding costing on average $67.
A bus is $619 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Kolding costing on average $659.
Other travel options to Kolding take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Flight takes on average 5h 12m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft to go to Kolding by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Dolomiti to go to Kolding by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Comati PSG, Infobus to go to Kolding by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Comati PSG, Infobus.
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