How do you get from Billund Airport to Esbjerg or Kolding?
Buses west and south from Billund
Short answer
Buses to Esbjerg leave from the terminal entrance and run via Grindsted, and route 166 runs to Kolding via Egtved. As of November 2026 a single ticket to Esbjerg (8 zones) cost DKK 84 for adults and DKK 42 for children, and to Kolding (7 zones) DKK 74 and DKK 37. To Grindsted the fare was DKK 26 and to Give, on route 119, DKK 36. A paying adult can take two children under 12 for free.
Why
- No change is needed to Esbjerg or Kolding.
- Buses run many times a day.
- Fares follow the number of zones.
Details
If your bus is more than 20 minutes late, you can call Sydtrafik customer service on 7010 4410 about the travel guarantee.
Tip
Look up the next departure in Rejseplanen before you land, as buses run many times a day but not every few minutes.
What may differ
Route numbers and fares are revised with new timetables, so check the current route before you travel.
Common misconception
Many think you have to go via Vejle to reach Kolding or Esbjerg from Billund Airport.
What actually happens
There are direct buses from the terminal to both Kolding and Esbjerg.
People also ask
- Which airport is closest to Esbjerg?
- Is there a bus from Billund Airport to Grindsted?
- How long is the bus from Billund Airport to Kolding?
Sources
- Sydtrafik: Airport bus to Billund AirportChecked at:
- Billund Airport: Buses to and from the airportChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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