The average train between Cologne and Rotterdam takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rotterdam. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 23m • 1 change
4h 23m • 1 change
4h 19m • 1 change
4h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Cologne to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Cologne and Rotterdam is 203.6 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 30m.
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