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The average train between Rotterdam and Cologne takes 3h 8m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, 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 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Rotterdam to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Cologne is 203.6 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 21m.
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