How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Rotterdam?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Rotterdam start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Rotterdam?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Rotterdam is 3h 21m, covering a distance of 127 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 9m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Rotterdam route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Rotterdam?

The earliest train from Cologne to Rotterdam departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 19:20.

Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Rotterdam?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Rotterdam?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Rotterdam?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Rotterdam?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Train Cologne to Rotterdam from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Rotterdam on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		09:01	Hbf	6h 4m	15:05	Rotterdam CS	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		16:14	Hbf	4h 51m	21:05	Rotterdam CS	Fastest

Next departures from Cologne to Rotterdam on 19 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:11	Hbf	3h 33m	09:44	Rotterdam Centraal	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:49	Hbf	2h 51m	09:40	Rotterdam Centraal	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:01	Hbf	6h 4m	15:05	Rotterdam CS	No tags
S-Bahn + InterCity	06:01	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 43m	09:44	Rotterdam Centraal	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:37	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 3m	09:40	Rotterdam Centraal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:03 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Rotterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 10mAverage duration

127 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £199	Average duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £131	Average duration3h 21m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £23	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Rotterdam?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Rotterdam

A
Rotterdam Bushaltestelle
Conradstraat 52, 3013 AR Stadscentrum

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,587 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

NL train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Rotterdam by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Rotterdam?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Rotterdam start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Rotterdam?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Rotterdam is 3h 21m, covering a distance of 127 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 9m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Rotterdam route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Rotterdam?
The earliest train from Cologne to Rotterdam departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 19:20.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Rotterdam?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Rotterdam?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Rotterdam?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Rotterdam?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.