Cologne to Rhine Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rhine takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rhine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 47m
Duration: 305 km
Distance: €55
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train, subway

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
Take the subway from Rotterdam, Alexander to Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strandsubway B

4h 1m

€35–93

Cologne to Rhine train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Rhine. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Rhine at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:49 PM → 8:47 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:49 PM → 10:47 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:49 PM → 12:47 AM
Arrives next day
3h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:49 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
10h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:50 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 5:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

8:50 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 5:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

8:50 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 5:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Rhine? 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.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rhine, South Holland, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand via 's-Hertogenbosch, Schiedam Centrum, and Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum in around 5h 7m.

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