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 €17 - €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 taxi and fly and train which takes 2h 40m and costs €340 - €600.

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 293 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 €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m 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 €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €180 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 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rhine to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, subway, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Rhine to Cologne by taxi, plane, train, subway, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Rhine to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2h 40m
€340–579
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
6h 12m
€17–31
Subway, train
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
€46–152
Drive 275.2 km
1. Drive from Rhine to Colognecar 275.2 km
3h 5m
€50–72
Taxi, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the taxi from Rhine to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 24m
€364–578
Train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
6h 3m
€57–176
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 388
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 42m
€48–143

Rhine to Cologne by subway and train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.7 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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 €14–24 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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