How to Travel from
Cologne to Rotterdam
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Cologne, Germany → Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Rotterdam
Composite routes from Cologne to Rotterdam
Cheapest
2 h 37 min
Car
257 km.
from $14
Fastest
55 min
Plane
Route Navigator Cologne - Rotterdam
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn sharp left onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 84 м
84 м
Turn right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 531 м
1 km 531 м
Keep right and drive toward Dom, Hbf, WDR
Dom, Hbf, WDR, 1 km 90 м
1 km 90 м
Turn slight left onto Victoriastraße
Victoriastraße, 1 km 492 м
1 km 492 м
Keep right and drive toward Lindenthal, Zoobrücke, Nippes
Lindenthal, Zoobrücke, Nippes, 114 м
114 м
Keep right and drive toward Zoobrücke, Nippes
Zoobrücke, Nippes, 263 м
263 м
Keep right and drive toward Nippes
Nippes, 40 km 681 м
40 km 681 м
Keep right toward A 52
A 52, 309 м
309 м
Keep left and drive toward Roermond, Mönchengladbach
Roermond, Mönchengladbach, 443 м
443 м
Keep right and take A 52 toward Mönchengladbach, Roermond
Mönchengladbach, Roermond, A 52, 443 м
443 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Mönchengladbach, Roermond
Mönchengladbach, Roermond, A 52, 19 km 928 м
19 km 928 м
Keep right toward A 61
A 61, 183 м
183 м
Keep right and take A 61 toward Venlo
Venlo, A 61, 30 km 593 м
30 km 593 м
Keep right onto A73 and take A67 toward Venlo, 0-7000, 8000-9900, Grubbenvorst, Eindhoven, Duisburg
Venlo, 0-7000, 8000-9900, Grubbenvorst, Eindhoven, Duisburg, A67, 351 м
351 м
Keep right onto A73 and drive toward Venlo-West, Venlo-Centrum, 4000-7000, Blerick
Venlo-West, Venlo-Centrum, 4000-7000, Blerick, 1 km 545 м
1 km 545 м
Keep left onto A73
47 м
47 м
Turn left onto Eindhovenseweg and drive toward Crematorium, Sevenum
Eindhovenseweg, Crematorium, Sevenum, 4 km 758 м
4 km 758 м
Turn left onto Columbusweg
Columbusweg, 7 km 825 м
7 km 825 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Ysselsteyn
Panningen, Ysselsteyn, N277, 16 km 170 м
16 km 170 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, N279, 1 km 710 м
1 km 710 м
Turn right onto Deurneseweg
Deurneseweg, 106 м
106 м
Continue onto N279 and take N279 toward Helmond, Venray
Helmond, Venray, N279, 5 km 700 м
5 km 700 м
Keep right onto Wolfsputter Baan
Wolfsputter Baan, 29 м
29 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wolfsputter Baan
Wolfsputter Baan, 4 km 999 м
4 km 999 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wolfsputter Baan
Wolfsputter Baan, 2 km 577 м
2 km 577 м
Keep right onto N279 and drive toward Helmond-Centrum
Helmond-Centrum, 304 м
304 м
Turn right onto N279
313 м
313 м
Continue onto Wolfsputter Baan
Wolfsputter Baan, 5 km 438 м
5 km 438 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broekdalerbaan
Broekdalerbaan, 3 km 333 м
3 km 333 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bosscheweg
Bosscheweg, 24 km 121 м
24 km 121 м
Keep right onto Hoge Poeldonk and take A2 toward Utrecht, Nijmegen
Hoge Poeldonk, Utrecht, Nijmegen, A2, 192 м
192 м
Turn right onto A2 and drive toward Nijmegen, Utrecht
Nijmegen, Utrecht, 5 km 761 м
5 km 761 м
Keep left onto A2 and take A2 toward Amsterdam, Utrecht
Amsterdam, Utrecht, A2, 17 km 508 м
17 km 508 м
Keep right onto A2 and take A15 toward Nijmegen, Tiel, Rotterdam, Gorinchem
Nijmegen, Tiel, Rotterdam, Gorinchem, A15, 292 м
292 м
Keep left onto A2 and take A15 toward Rotterdam, Gorinchem
Rotterdam, Gorinchem, A15, 1 km 697 м
1 km 697 м
Keep right onto A2 and take A15 toward Rotterdam, Gorinchem
Rotterdam, Gorinchem, A15, 1 km 618 м
1 km 618 м
Keep left onto A15 and take A15 toward Rotterdam, Breda, Gorinchem
Rotterdam, Breda, Gorinchem, A15, 9 km 286 м
9 km 286 м
Keep right onto A15 and drive toward Leerdam, Herwijnen, Vuren
Leerdam, Herwijnen, Vuren, 6 km 111 м
6 km 111 м
Keep right onto A15 and drive toward Arkel, Gorinchem-Oost, Dalem
Arkel, Gorinchem-Oost, Dalem, 11 km 459 м
11 km 459 м
Keep right onto A15 and drive toward Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Giessenburg
Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Giessenburg, 18 km 997 м
18 km 997 м
Keep left onto A15 and take A16 toward RING-Oost, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Den Haag
RING-Oost, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Den Haag, A16, 3 km 53 м
3 km 53 м
Keep right onto A16 and take A16 toward Rotterdam-Centrum, Rotterdam-Oost, Rotterdam-Feijenoord, Capelle aan den IJssel
Rotterdam-Centrum, Rotterdam-Oost, Rotterdam-Feijenoord, Capelle aan den IJssel, A16, 5 km 737 м
5 km 737 м
Keep right onto A16 and take N210 toward Centrum, Capelle a/d IJssel, Havens 100-200
Centrum, Capelle a/d IJssel, Havens 100-200, N210, 347 м
347 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Abram van Rijckevorselweg
Abram van Rijckevorselweg, 3 km 462 м
3 km 462 м
Turn right onto Geldersekade
Geldersekade, 275 м
275 м
Turn right onto Gapersteeg
Gapersteeg, 143 м
143 м
Turn right onto Zwartehondstraat
Zwartehondstraat, 3 м
3 м
Turn left onto Wijnstraat
Wijnstraat, 195 м
195 м
Turn right onto Posthoornstraat
Posthoornstraat, 84 м
84 м
Turn left onto Blaak
Blaak, 231 м
231 м
Turn right onto Coolsingel
Coolsingel, 1 km 715 м
1 km 715 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$954.19
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$82.70
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$29.26
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam is to bus which costs $23.91 - $50 and takes 5h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rotterdam?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
How far is it from Cologne to Rotterdam?
The distance between Cologne and Rotterdam is 238 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Rotterdam without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $27.17 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Rotterdam?
The train from Köln Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Rotterdam train from?
Cologne to Rotterdam train services, operated by NS, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Train or bus from Cologne to Rotterdam?
The best way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $27.17 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $50 and takes 5h 20m.
Where does the Cologne to Rotterdam train arrive?
Cologne to Rotterdam train services, operated by NS, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Rotterdam?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rotterdam is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Cologne to Rotterdam.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Rotterdam?
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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?
There are 788+ hotels available in Rotterdam. Prices start at $67.87 per night.
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