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Rotterdam to Cologne Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Cologne Central Station takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. 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.

4h 31m
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 25m
€82–242

Rotterdam to Cologne Central Station train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 357.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 25m.

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