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Cologne to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rotterdam takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. 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.

3h 55m
Duration
357 km
Distance
€110
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
3h 26m
€80–225

Cologne to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 357.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 26m.

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