What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rhine?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rhine is to bus which costs €13 - €40 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Rhine?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rhine is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Rhine?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Rhine. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Hoek van Holland, Duinweg via Düsseldorf central bus station and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron DD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rhine?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rhine. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand via Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam, Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rhine?

The distance between Cologne and Rhine is 305 km. The road distance is 277.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Rhine without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rhine without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Rhine?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cologne to Rhine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rhine bus from?

Cologne to Rhine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rhine train from?

Cologne to Rhine train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Rhine?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rhine is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €13 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Cologne to Rhine bus arrive?

Cologne to Rhine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Cologne to Rhine train arrive?

Cologne to Rhine train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Rhine?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rhine is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cologne to Rhine.

Where can I stay near Rhine?

There are 895+ hotels available in Rhine.

Cologne to Rhine - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Rhine by train, subway, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
3. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Alexander to Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strandsubway B
3h 58m
€53–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
6h 20m
€14–37
Drive 277.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rhinecar 277.7 km
3h 9m
€49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Schiedam Centrumtrain Intercity
6h 23m
€60–166

Cologne to Rhine by train and subway

68Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.3 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rhine, South Holland, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand via Neuss Hauptbahnhof, Neuss Hbf, Venlo, Schiedam Centrum, and Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum in around 6h 23m.

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