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Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam Centraal Station and Cologne takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. 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.

4h 33m
Duration
357 km
Distance
€130
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
3h 28m
€83–242

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam Centraal Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam Centraal Station is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 357.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 28m.

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