Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum Trains

Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rotterdam Centrum takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum. 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 43m
Duration: 357 km
Distance: €154
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels (Eurostar)

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

3h 29m

€130–208

Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Rotterdam Centrum. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Rotterdam Centrum at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
6:44 PM → 10:02 PM
3h 18m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 2:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 2:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 10:02 PM
5h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 2:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
2:43 PM → 6:02 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum? 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.

Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum trains

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Train via Brussels (Eurostar)

Cologne to Rotterdam Centrum train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:39 PM → 5:02 PM

4:43 PM → 8:02 PM

6:44 PM → 10:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM

8:39 AM → 12:02 PM

12:39 PM → 5:02 PM

4:43 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM

8:39 AM → 12:02 PM

12:39 PM → 5:02 PM

4:43 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM

8:39 AM → 12:02 PM

12:39 PM → 5:02 PM

4:43 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:02 AM

8:39 AM → 12:02 PM

10:39 AM → 2:32 PM

12:39 PM → 5:02 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:02 AM

10:39 AM → 2:32 PM

12:39 PM → 5:02 PM

4:43 PM → 10:02 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:02 PM

10:39 AM → 2:32 PM

12:39 PM → 5:02 PM

2:43 PM → 6:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Rotterdam Centrum

Alternative transport options