What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 15h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Milan to Rotterdam?

The distance between Milan and Rotterdam is 889 km. The road distance is 994.4 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 50m and costs €130 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Milan to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Rotterdam bus from?

Milan to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Rotterdam train from?

Milan to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Milan to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 10h 50m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Milan to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Milan to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Milan to Rotterdam train arrive?

Milan to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Milan to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Rotterdam is 994 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Milan to Rotterdam.

How do I get a bus ticket from Milan to Rotterdam?

Book your Milan to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 811+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Milan to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Milan to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Milan Linate Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LIN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 33m
€67–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rotterdam Central StationN846
15h 40m
€50–140
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De LyonFr
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
10h 50m
€135–504
Drive 994.4 km
1. Drive from Milan to Rotterdam994.4 km
10h 29m
€175–252
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LIN - BRU
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 6m
€63–260
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MXP - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 12m
€69–255
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MXP - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 35m
€85–303
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)BGY - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 19m
€71–268
Train
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel SbbEc
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoven43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraal
15h 41m
€151–372
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Milan to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the car train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Rotterdam
17h 12m
€192–1,145
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam CSEc
18h 49m

Milan to Rotterdam by train

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10h 50mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 889.4 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 15h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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