When traveling between Cologne and Rotterdam, what are the departure and arrival points in Cologne and Rotterdam?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Rotterdam: Buses mostly leave from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and tend to arrive in Rotterdam, Zuidplein. Trains mostly leave from Köln Hbf and tend to arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.

What companies run services between Cologne and Rotterdam?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Rotterdam: You can travel by bus to Rotterdam from Cologne with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. And you can find STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Cologne to Rotterdam tickets for $23 (€20) on Omio. You can travel from Cologne to Rotterdam by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $70 (€60) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Rotterdam.

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from Cologne to Rotterdam

How to get from Cologne to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:05AM4h10

Cologne

12:15PMRotterdam, Conradstraat

$291One-way

0 transfers

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08:05AM4h10

Cologne

12:15PMRotterdam, Conradstraat

$291One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

06:40PM0h55

Dusseldorf Airport

07:35PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol

$9101One-way

0 transfers

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02:50PM2h55

Dusseldorf Airport

05:45PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol

$4201One-way

1 transfer

06:50PM3h10

Dusseldorf Airport

10:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol

$4201One-way

1 transfer

02:45PM4h25

Dusseldorf Airport

07:10PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol

$4111One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information between Cologne and Rotterdam

Distance	126 miles (203 km)
Available travel modes	Bus or train
Ticket price range	$23 - $70
Cheapest mode	Bus • $23 (€20) • 4 h 25 min
Fastest mode	Train • $70 (€60) • 3 h 37 min
Popular travel companies	STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus or train to travel 126 miles (203 km) between Cologne and Rotterdam. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 37 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $23 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Rotterdam.

How to get from Cologne to Rotterdam

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Rotterdam, 79,71% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Train Companies

Bus Companies

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Rotterdam travel.

Cheapest Price: $22

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $17

FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Rotterdam

FAQs: Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Rotterdam.

There are 2 travel options between Cologne and Rotterdam. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Rotterdam from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€20).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Rotterdam:

Taking a bus costs $47 (€40) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $70 (€60).

The fastest way to get to Rotterdam from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 37 min.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 25 min of travel time.

The Cologne to Rotterdam distance is around 126 miles (203 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Rotterdam is:

1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Rotterdam from Cologne as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Rotterdam:

Buses mostly leave from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and tend to arrive in Rotterdam, Zuidplein.
Trains mostly leave from Köln Hbf and tend to arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Rotterdam:

You can travel by bus to Rotterdam from Cologne with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. And you can find STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Cologne to Rotterdam tickets for $23 (€20) on Omio.
You can travel from Cologne to Rotterdam by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $70 (€60) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Rotterdam.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

Direct bus with FlixBus.
Direct services by train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cologne to Rotterdam.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Cologne to Rotterdam often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Amsterdam, Brussels or Paris. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Cologne and Rotterdam itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Rotterdam and any of these top destinations today!

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