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 €12 - €24 and takes 4h 31m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

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 and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

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 30m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus 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 30m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €24 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Cologne to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central 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 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Cologne to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Intercity / ...
3h 30m
€46–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
4h 31m
€12–24
Drive 246.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdamcar 246.4 km
2h 45m
€44–63
Train, fly, bus
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 bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
4h 38m
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
5h 50m
€56–160
Bus via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf to Rotterdambus Kyiv-Amsterdam
8h 47m

Cologne to Rotterdam by train

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.3 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–24 and the journey takes 3h 5m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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