Köln Hbf to Rotterdam Trains

Köln Hbf to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Rotterdam takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf 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 48m
Duration: 274 km
Distance: €54
Average price: Every 3 hours
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3h 17m

€30–93

Köln Hbf to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Köln Hbf and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:49 AM → 2:25 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 4:27 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
2:49 PM → 6:27 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
4:27 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:57 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:25 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:47 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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