What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The distance between Cologne and Rotterdam Centraal Station is 357 km. The road distance is 247.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 33m and costs €100 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus from?

Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station train from?

Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 33m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station.

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Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station 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
3h 33m
€107–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
4h 31m
€17–35
Drive 247.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Stationcar 247.6 km
2h 47m
€45–64
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 34m
€137–353
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
4h 22m
€36–171
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
4h 22m
€48–170

Cologne to Rotterdam Centraal Station by train and foot (Eurostar)

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.4 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal Station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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