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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $26.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$82 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rotterdam:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rotterdam costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rotterdam:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rotterdam costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Rotterdam
How to get from Cologne to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)8:05 AM4h10Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)12:15 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Amsterdam)8:05 AM4h10Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)12:15 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1010 · ICE 126 · IC 284812:32 PM3h08Cologne Messe/Deutz3:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$421One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 89713 · ICE 220 · IC 28328:07 AM3h33Cologne Hbf11:40 AMRotterdam Centraal$671One-way2 transfers
- 10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 · ICD 24419:25 AM3h19Cologne Hbf12:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$731One-way3 transfers
- 10606 · 20068 · IC 3536 · ICD 24378:25 AM3h19Cologne Hbf11:44 AMRotterdam Centraal$731One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus12:45 PM6h05Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)6:50 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$241One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus8:38 AM6h27Cologne Hbf3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$271One-way1 transfer- FlixTrain+FlixBus3:35 PM5h20Cologne Hbf8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rotterdam:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rotterdam costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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