Cologne Central Station to Rotterdam Trains

Cologne Central Station to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Rotterdam takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 1m
Duration: 274 km
Distance: €54
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Cologne Central Station to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne Central Station and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:49 PM → 2:57 AM
Arrives next day
6h 8m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:57 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:25 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:57 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:25 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:57 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:25 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 22m • 1 change

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