Train Rotterdam to Cologne Cathedral from €145 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Cologne Cathedral takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Cologne Cathedral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration: 357 km
Distance: €145
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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3h 53m

€86–195

Rotterdam to Cologne Cathedral train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Cologne Cathedral. 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 Cathedral at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

7:58 PM → 9:22 AM
Arrives next day
13h 24m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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