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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander is to bus which costs €11 - €35 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rotterdam Alexander?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Alexander via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander?

The distance between Cologne and Rotterdam Alexander is 261 km. The road distance is 247.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €35 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam Alexander?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander 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 14m
€46–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 45m
€12–33
Drive 247.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdam Alexandercar 247.4 km
2h 44m
€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 19m
€122–385
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
6h 13m
€58–163

Cologne to Rotterdam Alexander by train

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.6 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rotterdam Alexander via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €12–27 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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