Train Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne from €139 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam Centrum and Cologne takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam Centrum 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.

3h 58m
Duration: 357 km
Distance: €139
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rotterdam Centrum and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam Centrum is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:58 PM → 9:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 10:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
7:58 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
12h 18m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:58 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:58 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
12:58 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
2:58 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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