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Cologne Central Station to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Rotterdam takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. 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 3m
Duration
357 km
Distance
€129
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels (Eurostar)

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
3h 30m
€108–190

Cologne Central Station to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne Central Station and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cologne Central Station to Rotterdam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 357.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 30m.

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