Rotterdam to Köln Hbf Trains

Rotterdam to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Köln Hbf takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. 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.

3h 57m
Duration: 274 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

3h 37m

€29–92

Rotterdam to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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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Departing Thursday, October 22, 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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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:02 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:02 AM → 9:20 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:02 AM → 9:20 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:50 AM → 9:20 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:50 AM → 9:20 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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