What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Köln/Bonn Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Köln/Bonn Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport?

The distance between Rotterdam and Köln/Bonn Airport is 372 km. The road distance is 258 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 48m and costs €80 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport bus from?

Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport train from?

Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Blaak station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 48m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport train arrive?

Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport?

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Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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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 48m
€83–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 007 / ...
4h 54m
€21–40
Drive 258 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airportcar 258 km
2h 57m
€46–66
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 Messe/Deutztrain
3h 22m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 51m
€32–75
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain Re
5h 16m

Rotterdam to Köln/Bonn Airport by train

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Distance: 372.2 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Köln/Bonn Airport, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a day. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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