4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Cologne 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 14m. 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 $28.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m 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 Rotterdam to Cologne:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Cologne costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $770 (€627) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Cologne costing on average $794 (€646).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 6h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Cologne
How to get from Rotterdam to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)3:15 PM4h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Amsterdam -> Prague)3:15 PM4h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 2843 · ICE 12512:20 PM2h51Rotterdam Centraal3:11 PMCologne Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2835 · IC 3235 · IC 5106+
2002110:20 AM3h50Rotterdam Centraal2:10 PMCologne Hbf$291One-way3 transfers - IC 2035 · ICE 12310:05 AM3h06Rotterdam Centraal1:11 PMCologne Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
- IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · 106198:15 AM3h20Rotterdam Centraal11:35 AMCologne Hbf$721One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus1:05 PM6h00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 PM4h50Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)11:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM5h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)2:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$231One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 09
Jun 10
Jun 11
Jun 12
Jun 13
Jun 14
Jun 15
Jun 16
Jun 17
Jun 18
Jun 19
Jun 20
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
How to get from Rotterdam to Cologne
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Cologne
Travel to Cologne 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 Rotterdam to Cologne.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Cologne:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Cologne costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $770 (€627) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Cologne costing on average $794 (€646).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Cologne by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Travelling from Rotterdam to Cologne: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
