How to get from Cologne to Rotterdam
- 205 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 33m
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Rotterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 205 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
205 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €143Older observation | 2h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €46Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 33m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 4h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€143Older observation2h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€46Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 33m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Oct 34h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Rotterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne Airport CGN → Rotterdam Centralbus
FlixBus·4h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Cologne to Rotterdam
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:10 and the last at 16:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 04:10 | 16:35 |
All departures
- 04:10
- 05:10
- 06:10
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:45
- 11:45
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 14:35
- 15:35
- 16:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-Rotterdam Central, Amsterdam Schiphol-RotterdamBook →
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
NS IntCologne-Utrecht, Utrecht-RotterdamBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, NS Int; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Rotterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rotterdam Central, about 4h 55m. In total it's roughly €21 over 4h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Rotterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Rotterdam?
The most useful route takes about 4h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Rotterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:10 and the last at 16:35, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Rotterdam?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 04:10 and 16:35.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Rotterdam leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Rotterdam from Cologne?
About 205 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Rotterdam cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, NS Int.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rotterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026