Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station Trains

Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station trains

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The train between Cologne and Rotterdam Centraal Station takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station. 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 51m
Duration: 275 km
Distance: €51
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Rotterdam Centraal Station. 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 Centraal Station at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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
Show more

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
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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