Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Trains

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam Centraal Station and Cologne takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam Centraal Station 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.

3h
Duration: 274 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 49m

€30–96

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam Centraal Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam Centraal Station is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:50 PM → 7:11 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
5:50 PM → 9:11 PM
3h 21m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:02 AM → 9:11 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 3:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 3:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 3:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 3:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 3:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 3:11 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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