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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
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Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam to Cologne.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Rotterdam to CologneAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Rotterdam to Cologne: Trip Overview
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Train Companies
A good way to travel this route is with Deutsche Bahn. The company offers 1 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $25.00 and the shortest trip taking about 3h24. Deutsche Bahn gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Rotterdam to Cologne Train
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Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Cologne was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $23 to $77 for a train ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-05-20.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Rotterdam and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Rotterdam to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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