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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €22 - €65 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Rotterdam Conradstraat via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rotterdam?

The distance between Cologne and Rotterdam is 270 km. The road distance is 246.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Cologne to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rotterdam bus from?

Cologne to Rotterdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg, which costs and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Cologne to Rotterdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Mercatorstraße, Duisburg station.

Where does the Cologne to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rotterdam is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cologne to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 824+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Cologne to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
3h 18m
€44–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 268
6h 50m
€23–65
Bus via Duisburg
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
4h 19m
Drive 246.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdamcar 246.4 km
2h 45m
€44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 4m
€119–399

Cologne to Rotterdam by train

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.3 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Rotterdam Conradstraat via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg and Duisburg Portsmouthplatz in around 4h 19m.

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