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Rotterdam to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Cologne takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

2h 52m
Duration
274 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
3h 44m
€30–68

Rotterdam to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 274 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 44m.

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