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Cologne to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rotterdam takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. 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.

3h 11m
Duration
274 km
Distance
€55
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain train Intercity / ...
3h 5m
€30–111

Cologne to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 274.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 5m.

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