The average train between Cologne and Rotenburg takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Rotenburg. 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 hourly between Cologne and Rotenburg. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Rotenburg at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Rotenburg? 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 Cologne to Rotenburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Rotenburg station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Cologne to Rotenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Rotenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rotenburg(Wuemme) station.
Book your Cologne to Rotenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Cologne and Rotenburg is 294.9 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rotenburg(Wuemme) via Bremen Hbf in around 3h 51m.