How to travel from Cologne to Rotterdam

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Travel Information from Cologne to Rotterdam

distanceDistance126 miles (203 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$15 - $182
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $15 (€13) • 4 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $182 (€158) • 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesSTUDENT AGENCY k. S. Or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 126 miles (203 km) by train, bus or flight to Rotterdam from Cologne. 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.

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from Cologne to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
08:05AM4h10
Cologne
12:15PMRotterdam, Conradstraat
$271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:14AM4h51
Cologne Hbf
03:05PMRotterdam, Conradstraat
$241One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
08:50AM2h50
Cologne Messe/Deutz
11:40AMRotterdam Centraal
$1001One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:25AM3h21
Cologne Hbf
12:46PMRotterdam Centraal
$631One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
10:50AM2h50
Cologne Messe/Deutz
01:40PMRotterdam Centraal
$1751One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
06:10AM4h45
Köln, Flughafen
10:55AMRotterdam, Conradstraat
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:00PM5h00
Köln, Flughafen
08:00PMRotterdam, Conradstraat
$251One-way
0 transfers
Union Ivkoni International
12:00PM5h45
Cologne
05:45PMRotterdam, Conradstraat
$311One-way
0 transfers

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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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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Cologne to Rotterdam

Find the best trip to Rotterdam from Cologne with Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

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.

    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.

      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.
      FAQs

      There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Rotterdam: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Rotterdam from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€13).

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

      A bus is $167 (€145) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $182 (€158) from Cologne to Rotterdam.

      Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $23 (€20).

      The fastest way to get to Rotterdam from Cologne is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.

      Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 10 min of travel time.

      Getting to Rotterdam by train takes 3 h 11 min on average.

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

      The average frequency per day from Cologne to Rotterdam is:

      • Around 16 trains per day.

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

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

      • Buses mostly depart from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
      • Flights from Cologne to Rotterdam most often leave from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Rotterdam The Hague Airport.

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

      • You can travel by bus from Cologne to Rotterdam with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. FlixBus or Ourbus, and you can find FlixBus Cologne to Rotterdam tickets for $15 (€13) on Omio.
      • You can take a train from Cologne to Rotterdam with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurostar, National Express or FlixTrain. Cheap tickets can be found for $36 (€31) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Rotterdam.

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

      • Direct services by bus with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Or FlixBus.
      • Direct 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 between Cologne and Rotterdam.

      Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Brussels or Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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