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Rhine to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rhine and Cologne takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Rhine to Cologne. 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 51m
Duration
305 km
Distance
€63
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Subway, train

best
  1. Take the subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand to Rotterdam, Alexandersubway subway B
  2. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
4h 17m
€35–103

Rhine to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rhine and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhine is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam, Alexander and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 50m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rhine to Cologne? 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.

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  • Distance: 304.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Rhine, South Holland, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand to Köln Hbf via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, and Venlo in around 5h 56m.

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