What is the cheapest way to get from Rhine to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Rhine to Cologne is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhine to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Rhine to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Rhine and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhine to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hoek van Holland, Duinweg and arriving at Köln via Rotterdam Central Station and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Rhine and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rhine to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Rhine to Cologne?

The distance between Rhine and Cologne is 305 km. The road distance is 275.2 km.

How do I travel from Rhine to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Rhine to Cologne without a car is to subway and train which takes 4h 42m and costs €30 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Rhine to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhine to Cologne bus from?

Rhine to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rhine to Cologne train from?

Rhine to Cologne train services, operated by RET, depart from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand station.

Train or bus from Rhine to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rhine to Cologne is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Rhine to Cologne bus arrive?

Rhine to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Rhine to Cologne train arrive?

Rhine to Cologne train services, operated by RET, arrive at Rotterdam, Alexander station.

Can I drive from Rhine to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhine to Cologne is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Rhine to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Rhine to Cologne by subway, 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.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand to Rotterdam, Alexandersubway B
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 42m
€35–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
6h 12m
€19–34
Drive 275.2 km
1. Drive from Rhine to Colognecar 275.2 km
3h 5m
€50–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 22m
€129–313
Train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
6h 3m
€44–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam, Capelsebrug Hoog to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 395
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 15m
€33–76

Rhine to Cologne by subway and train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 304.9 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Rhine, South Holland, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m. RegioJet also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand to Köln Hbf via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, Venlo, and Neuss Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 3m.

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