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Rotterdam to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Köln Hbf takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Köln Hbf. 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 25m
€83–242

Rotterdam to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Köln Hbf. 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 Köln Hbf at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 357.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Köln Hbf, 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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