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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Centraal Station station to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

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

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station?

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Where can I stay near Cologne Central Station?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne Central Station.

Can I share a ride from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station?

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

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station

Q: How far is it from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station?

The distance between Rotterdam Centraal Station and Cologne Central Station is 357 km. The road distance is 243.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 27m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station, including transfers.

Q: Train or bus from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 27m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 35m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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Train via Brussels
best
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
3h 27m
€80–248
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Rotterdam to Colognerideshare 245.3 km
3h 30m
€15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
4h 35m
€16–29
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 6m
€135–345
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 39m
€30–63
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 25m
€36–125
Drive 243.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Stationcar 243.4 km
2h 44m
€43–63

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Central Station by foot and train

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.4 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 10m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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