Rotterdam to Cologne Central Station Trains

Rotterdam to Cologne Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Cologne Central Station takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Cologne Central Station. 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 39m
Duration: 274 km
Distance: €57
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Rotterdam to Cologne Central Station train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:20 PM → 9:25 PM
3h 5m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 3:20 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 3:20 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:02 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
11:39 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
1:39 PM → 5:24 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

3:02 AM → 9:24 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:02 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:02 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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