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Cologne to Esbjerg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Esbjerg takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Esbjerg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 20m
Duration
768 km
Distance
kr 963
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Hamburg

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train train Ece / ...
  3. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.train train Ic / ...
9h 5m
kr 805–1,710

Cologne to Esbjerg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Esbjerg. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Esbjerg at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)8h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)8h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)8h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)8h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)8h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 10m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)8h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Esbjerg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 767.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Esbjerg, Denmark?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Esbjerg St. via Hamburg Hbf and Kolding St. in around 9h 5m.

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