1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£39
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£51
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
1 h 53 m
Trains on 08 Sept
25
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Kolding is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Kolding will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 25 trains from Copenhagen to Kolding, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
307 Snälltåget+
1086 Öresundståg
307 Snälltåget+
1086 Öresundståg
50137 · 5759
50145 · 5761
35
1199
31 · 831
35 · 835
39 · 839
43 · 843Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Kolding among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. 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 coach costs an average of £17, while a flight costs an average of £330.
Distance: 195 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £330 Average Price | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 6m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Kolding:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Kolding costing on average £55.
A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Kolding costing on average £330.
Other travel options to Kolding take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 56m.
Flight takes on average 12h 6m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (2h 15m by train vs 2h 38m by car). Tickets start at around £55 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with DSB, Intercity, EuroCity, Bentheimer Eisenbahn, Danish Railways (DSB).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Kolding trains for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
307 Snälltåget+ 1086 Öresundståg | 14:53 Nørreport Station | 3h59 | 18:52 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1086 Öresundståg | 14:59 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h53 | 18:52 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
859 | 15:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h14 | 17:46 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
50161 · 5765 | 15:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h55 | 18:40 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
59 | 15:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h00 | 17:52 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
59 · 859 | 15:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h54 | 17:46 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
399 | 16:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h50 | 18:12 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
863 | 16:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h14 | 18:46 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
63 · 863 | 16:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h54 | 18:46 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
867 | 17:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h14 | 19:46 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
50169 · 5767 | 17:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h55 | 20:40 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
67 · 867 | 17:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h54 | 19:46 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
67 | 17:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h00 | 19:52 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
1199 | 18:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h50 | 20:12 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
871 | 18:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h14 | 20:46 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
71 · 871 | 18:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h54 | 20:46 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
875 | 19:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h14 | 21:46 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
75 · 875 | 19:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h54 | 21:46 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
75 | 19:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h00 | 21:52 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 8 September | |||||
831 | 8:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h14 | 10:46 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
31 · 831 | 8:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h54 | 10:46 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
835 | 9:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h14 | 11:46 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
50137 · 5759 | 9:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h55 | 12:40 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
35 | 9:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h00 | 11:52 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
35 · 835 | 9:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h54 | 11:46 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
839 | 10:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h14 | 12:46 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
39 · 839 | 10:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h54 | 12:46 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
50145 · 5761 | 11:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h55 | 14:40 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
43 | 11:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h00 | 13:52 Kolding Station | 0 changesdirect | |
43 · 843 | 11:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h54 | 13:46 Kolding Station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Copenhagen to Kolding run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:47 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Discover the best of Kolding — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kolding trip today.
Major design museum set in a former hospital, with Danish design, crafts, temporary exhibitions and a pleasant garden.
Museum about Trapholt's art, design and furniture, beautifully placed by Kolding Fjord with indoor and outdoor experiences.
Local history museum presenting Kolding's development, everyday life and changing exhibitions in the castle setting.
Castle lake promenade ideal for a relaxed walk, with waterside views, swans and easy access to central Kolding sights.
Popular city park with lawns, flowerbeds, paths and a lakeside setting close to the town centre and Koldinghus.
Green area on the fjord with beach, forest edges and quiet walking routes, popular with locals for fresh air and views.
Open rye bread sandwich topped with pickled herring, curry salad, onion or egg. A classic Danish lunch staple found across Jutland and the islands.
Roast pork with crisp crackling, usually served with potatoes and parsley sauce. Often called Denmark’s national dish and deeply rooted in home cooking.
A cold buttermilk soup with pieces of kammerjunker biscuits. This traditional summer dessert is nostalgic, refreshing and widely loved in Denmark.
Stylish modern restaurant in central Kolding serving seasonal Danish and European dishes in a relaxed, contemporary setting.
Well-regarded restaurant with refined seasonal cooking and an elegant setting by Kolding Fjord.
Popular casual venue known for hearty Danish fare, beer and a lively atmosphere near the city centre.
Kolding is moderate for Denmark: hotels and dining cost more than in much of Europe, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated. Small rounding in taxis is enough; cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Kolding Station -> Kolding Storcenter, Kolding
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Kolding by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kolding, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Copenhagen to Kolding trains use the København Hovedb. to Kolding station pair, with some services arriving at Kolding, Banegårdspladsen / Slotsalle (togbus). Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Kolding train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
København Hovedb. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
Nørreport St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Nørreport St.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Nørreport St.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nørreport St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nørreport St.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nørreport St.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Skt. Petri, Ibsens Hotel, Hotel Kong Arthur.
Kolding has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Valdemar, Stay Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kolding. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kolding. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kolding: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kolding: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kolding: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Kolding, Hotel Koldingfjord, Comwell Kolding.
Kolding, Banegårdspladsen / Slotsalle (togbus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants and cafes available.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Kolding, Banegårdspladsen / Slotsalle (togbus).
Available at Kolding, Banegårdspladsen / Slotsalle (togbus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kolding, Banegårdspladsen / Slotsalle (togbus): The station is fully accessible with ramps and elevators.
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