What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Botlek, Botlekstraat via Düsseldorf central bus station and Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam?

The distance between Cologne and Port of Rotterdam is 383 km. The road distance is 259.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 33m and costs €110 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Port of Rotterdam bus from?

Cologne to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Port of Rotterdam train from?

Cologne to Port of Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 33m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Cologne to Port of Rotterdam bus arrive?

Cologne to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Cologne to Port of Rotterdam train arrive?

Cologne to Port of Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Port of Rotterdam is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Port of Rotterdam?

There are 854+ hotels available in Port of Rotterdam.

Cologne to Port of Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Port of Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Brussels (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
4h 33m
€112–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 46m
€23–37
Drive 259.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Port of Rotterdamcar 259.2 km
2h 51m
€47–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
4h 46m
€140–344
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Schiedam Centrumtrain Intercity
5h 26m
€42–172
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Schiedam Centrumtrain Intercity
5h 26m
€53–172

Cologne to Port of Rotterdam by train, subway, and bus (Eurostar)

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 382.6 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Botlek, Welplaatweg via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum, and Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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