The average train between Esbjerg and Cologne takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Esbjerg to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Esbjerg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esbjerg is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Kolding St. and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Esbjerg to Cologne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Esbjerg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Esbjerg station and arriving at Cologne station via Kolding St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Esbjerg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Esbjerg St. station.
Esbjerg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Esbjerg to Cologne train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Snälltåget.
The distance between Esbjerg and Cologne is 514.3 km. The road distance is 768 km.
You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Köln Hbf via Kolding St. and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 7m.