The average train between Rotherham and Cologne takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 every 4 hours between Rotherham and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Cologne station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Rotherham to Cologne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Cologne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Rotherham to Cologne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Cologne is 630.2 km. The road distance is 861 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Koeln Hbf via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 59m.