Rhine to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rhine and Cologne takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Rhine to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 16m
Duration: 305 km
Distance: €58
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Subway, train

best

Take the subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand to Rotterdam, Alexandersubway B
Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

4h 35m

€36–103

Rhine to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rhine and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhine is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam, Alexander and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:50 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 5:11 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 7:11 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
4:49 PM → 9:11 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:11 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 5:11 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
3:11 PM → 7:11 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
5:11 PM → 9:11 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rhine to Cologne? 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.

What companies run services between Rhine, South Holland, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand to Köln Hbf via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, and Venlo in around 5h 55m.

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