What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam Cruise Terminal and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Cruise Terminal and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam Centraal and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne?

The distance between Rotterdam Cruise Terminal and Cologne is 277 km. The road distance is 241.6 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne bus arrive?

Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 41m
€31–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 48m
€29–43
Drive 241.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Colognecar 241.6 km
2h 42m
€44–63
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 53m
€141–361
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 3m
€76–232
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
5h 47m
€37–122

Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Cologne by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 277.2 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Rotterdam Cruise Terminal, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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