Train Rotterdam to Cologne from €139 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Cologne takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. 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.

4h 1m
Duration: 357 km
Distance: €139
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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3h 48m

€86–205

Rotterdam to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rotterdam and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:58 PM → 6:15 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:58 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
4:58 PM → 8:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
5:58 PM → 9:15 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 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 Wednesday, April 29, 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 Thursday, April 30, 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 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

Frequently asked questions

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