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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Essen to Kolding. The train trip from Essen to Kolding is usually about 11 hours and 8 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest FlixTrain train can get you there in as little as 11 hours and 4 minutes.
Distance | 297 mi (478 km) |
Fastest train | 11h 4m |
Lowest price | £36.49 |
Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Kolding?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Kolding. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 1 | 11h 8m | £50.83 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Kolding from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Mazantigade 12-14 in Kolding after about 11 hours and 8 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Kolding is approximately 297 miles, or 478 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 8 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 11 hours and 4 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Kolding on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Essen at 09:00 and arrives in Kolding around 11 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kolding to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen Hbf
There is one train station in Essen.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen Hbf
Where is the train station in Kolding?
Main arrival station: Mazantigade 12-14
Kolding has one train station.
Train stations in Kolding:
Mazantigade 12-14
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