Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station Trains

Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station trains

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The average train between Cologne and Rotterdam Centraal Station takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. 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.

4h 5m
Duration: 357 km
Distance: €125
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys

3h 53m

€87–228

Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Rotterdam Centraal Station. 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 Centraal Station at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:42 PM → 5:02 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 7:02 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 9:02 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 3:02 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 2:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:42 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
11h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 3:02 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station? 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.

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal Station via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 53m.

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