The average train between Cologne and Rottenburg takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rottenburg. 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 Cologne and Rottenburg. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Rottenburg at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Rottenburg? 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 Rottenburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Rottenburg station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Cologne to Rottenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Rottenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Rottenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB Regio Stuttgart and DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB).
The distance between Cologne and Rottenburg is 308.2 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rottenburg Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Tübingen Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 43m.