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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 204 km
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€60 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Rotterdam to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel to Cologne from Rotterdam including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Cologne from Rotterdam is a coach with an average price of €13.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Cologne:
A coach is €7 less than a train with an average ticket price of €20 from Rotterdam to Cologne.
The quickest way to travel to Cologne from Rotterdam is by train, which takes on average 3 h 7 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 4 h 25 min on average.
The Rotterdam to Cologne distance is approximately 203 km.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Cologne is:
- 1 coach a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Rotterdam and Cologne as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Rotterdam to Cologne:
The following travel companies offer services from Rotterdam to Cologne:
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Cologne by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ourbus Rotterdam to Cologne tickets on Omio for €13.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Rotterdam to Cologne tickets on Omio for €20.
Yes, there are direct routes from Rotterdam to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct coach with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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