What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport and arriving at Köln via Rotterdam Central Station and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne?

The distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Cologne is 291 km. The road distance is 251.5 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €30 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne bus from?

Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne train from?

Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €90 - €410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 3h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne bus arrive?

Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne train arrive?

Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train

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There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne by bus, train, plane, train (Eurostar), rideshare, or car

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Line 33 bus, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraalbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 50m
€138–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 56m
€20–38
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RTM - CGN
4h 39m
€90–405
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 52m
€33–66
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 11m
€83–248
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 10m
€39–123
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Colognerideshare 251.5 km
2h 48m
Drive 251.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Colognecar 251.5 km
2h 48m
€45–65

Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 290.8 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Rotterdam Airport (RTM), Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

Transavia Holland and Ryanair fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 52m.

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