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Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rotterdam Centrum takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum. 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 49m
Duration
357 km
Distance
€143
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels (Eurostar)

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
3h 29m
€120–201

Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Rotterdam Centrum. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Rotterdam Centrum at 10:01 PM. 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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  • Distance: 357.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 29m.

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