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Rotterdam to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Köln Hbf takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. 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.

2h 58m
Duration
274 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
3h 20m
€30–63

Rotterdam to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 274 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 20m.

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