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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum is to bus which costs €8 - €30 and takes 4h 31m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Rotterdam Centrum?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum 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 Centrum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum?

The distance between Cologne and Rotterdam Centrum is 271 km. The road distance is 246.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 36m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 36m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €30 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum.

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

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

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

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Intercity / ...
3h 36m
€48–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
4h 31m
€8–30
Drive 246.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrumcar 246.1 km
2h 44m
€44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Nightjet
3h 39m
€35–130
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 51m
€56–160

Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum by train and subway

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3h 36mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.6 km
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rotterdam, Beurs via Utrecht Centraal, Rotterdam Alexander, and Rotterdam, Alexander in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, 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.

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