The average train between Cologne and Rottenburg am Neckar takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rottenburg am Neckar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Rottenburg am Neckar. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Rottenburg am Neckar at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Rottenburg am Neckar? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rottenburg am Neckar. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station via Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Cologne to Rottenburg am Neckar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Rottenburg am Neckar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Rottenburg am Neckar is 308.1 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rottenburg Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Tübingen Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 30m.