Cologne to Rotterdam Trains

Cologne to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rotterdam takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

2h 55m
Duration: 274 km
Distance: €51
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity

3h 18m

€30–95

Cologne to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:49 PM → 8:10 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
6:49 PM → 10:10 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:49 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
3h 21m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:40 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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