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Köln Hbf to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Rotterdam takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. 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 49m
Duration
357 km
Distance
€143
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels (Eurostar)

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
3h 29m
€120–201

Köln Hbf to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Köln Hbf and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 357.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 29m.

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