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Cologne to Rhine trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rhine takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rhine. 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 4m
Duration
305 km
Distance
€61
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train, subway

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain train
  3. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Alexander to Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strandsubway subway B
4h 23m
€35–100

Cologne to Rhine train times

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

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Rhine? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Rhine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 305 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand via 's-Hertogenbosch, Rotterdam Blaak, and Rotterdam, Blaak in around 5h 28m.

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