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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Rotterdam is to bus via Duomo M1 which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 55m.

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 28m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Rotterdam. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16h.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs €250 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Rotterdam train from?

Milan to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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 46m and costs €250 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h.

Where does the Milan to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Milan to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Milan to Rotterdam train arrive?

Milan to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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 34m to drive from Milan to Rotterdam.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Milan to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Milan to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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)plane LIN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 28m
€77–225
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 58m
€65–217
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
10h 46m
€250–428
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h
€80–150
Drive 994.4 km
1. Drive from Milan to Rotterdamcar 994.4 km
10h 34m
€177–255
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MXP - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 9m
€74–218
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MXP - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 29m
€92–270
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BGY - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
4. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 26m
€68–250
Train
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
15h 20m
€210–442
Bus via Duomo M1
1. Take the bus from Milan to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus N846
16h 55m
€72–122

Milan to Rotterdam by train

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10h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 889.4 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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 46m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rotterdam 4 times a week. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 16h.

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