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 €26 - €50 and takes 6h 34m.

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 44m and costs €40 - €65.

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 2h 54m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rotterdam?

The distance between Cologne and Rotterdam is 274 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 2h 54m and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Cologne to Rotterdam, including transfers.

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 2h 54m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 34m.

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 44m to drive from Cologne to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 821+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Cologne to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 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 CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam CentraalIntercity
2h 54m
€45–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Rotterdam Central Station268
6h 34m
€26–47
Drive 246.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdam246.4 km
2h 44m
€44–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
3h 8m
€122–347

Cologne to Rotterdam by train

69Weekly Trains

2h 54mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.1 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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 2h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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