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

The cheapest way to get from Koelnmesse to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Koelnmesse to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Koelnmesse and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Koelnmesse to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Koelnmesse to Rotterdam?

The distance between Koelnmesse and Rotterdam is 272 km. The road distance is 249.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Koelnmesse to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €28 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Koelnmesse to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Koelnmesse to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Koelnmesse to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Koelnmesse to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €28 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Koelnmesse to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Koelnmesse to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Koelnmesse to Rotterdam is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Koelnmesse to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 620+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Koelnmesse 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 / ...
3h 43m
€28–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
4h 38m
€20–42
Drive 249.3 km
1. Drive from Koelnmesse to Rotterdamcar 249.3 km
2h 49m
€45–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 11m
€126–307
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 43m
€47–96

Koelnmesse to Rotterdam by foot, train, and bus

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.1 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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