What is the travel distance from Rotterdam to Cologne?

The distance between Rotterdam and Cologne is around 204 km (127 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rotterdam to Cologne?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal, in Rotterdam, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Bus Rotterdam to Cologne from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05pm	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	6:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
3:15pm	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	Fastest
10:15pm	Rotterdam CS	6h 25m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
1:05pm	Rotterdam CS	5h 15m	6:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
9:55pm	Rotterdam Zuidplein	6h 45m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:10pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
		11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:10pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
		11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	6:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	3:15pm	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	Fastest
	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:50am	Rotterdam CS	4h 55m	1:45pm	Hbf	No tags
	7:50am	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	1:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:05am	Rotterdam CS	5h 15m	1:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	3:15pm	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	Fastest
	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:50am	Rotterdam CS	4h 55m	1:45pm	Hbf	No tags
	9:25am	Rotterdam CS	4h 40m	2:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:52 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

204 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $139	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $271	Average Duration3h 24m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $49	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Cologne?

Stops in Rotterdam

A
Busstation Rotterdam Centraal
Conradstraat 9, 3013 AN Stadscentrum, Netherlands
B
Rotterdam Bushaltestelle
Conradstraat 52, 3013 AR Stadscentrum
C
Weena - Rotterdam
Karel Doormanstraat 8, 3012 GJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
D
Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam
Willemsplein 1-14, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherlands
E
Rosestraat 1101
Rosestraat 1101, 3071 AL Rotterdam, Netherlands
F
Weena
Weena 679, 3013 AM Rotterdam, Netherlands

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Rotterdam to Cologne?
The distance between Rotterdam and Cologne is around 204 km (127 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rotterdam to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal, in Rotterdam, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$35

11-24

$27

Today

$27

11-26

No data

11-27

$52

11-28

$47

11-29

$24

11-30

$18

The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $117 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.