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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne is to taxi and fly and train which takes 2h 34m and costs €320 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam Centrum and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Centrum station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Centrum and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne?

The distance between Rotterdam Centrum and Cologne is 357 km. The road distance is 243 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 48m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne, including transfers.

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

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

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

Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 48m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €24 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne train arrive?

Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam Centrum and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, taxi, plane, train, 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.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 48m
€87–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
4h 35m
€12–24
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rotterdam to Colognerideshare 245.8 km
3h 15m
€15
Taxi, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam Centrum 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 34m
€324–570
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
5h 24m
€56–166
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 5m
€44–138
Drive 243 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Colognecar 243 km
2h 42m
€44–64
Taxi, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam Centrum 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 18m
€348–559

Rotterdam Centrum to Cologne by train

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Distance: 357.2 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, 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.

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