The average train between Rhine and Cologne takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Rhine and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhine is at 4:29 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam, Alexander and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 23m • 2 changes


4h 50m • 2 changes


4h 50m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rhine to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rhine station and arriving at Cologne station via Rotterdam, Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Rhine to Cologne train services, operated by RET, depart from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand station.
Rhine to Cologne train services, operated by RET, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Rhine and Cologne is 229.6 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand to Köln Hbf via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, Venlo, and Neuss Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 4m.