The average train between Rome and Rotterdam takes 21h 20m and the fastest train takes 15h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Rome and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 21h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
Rome to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Rome to Rotterdam train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Rotterdam is 1,268.2 km. The road distance is 1,871 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Rotterdam Centraal via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 14h 31m.