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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Rotterdam is to fly and train which costs €65 - €250 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €170 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Rome to Rotterdam?

The distance between Rome and Rotterdam is 1382 km. The road distance is 1563.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 14h 55m and costs €300 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Rome to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Rotterdam bus from?

Rome to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Rotterdam train from?

Rome to Rotterdam train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Rome to Rotterdam is to train which takes 14h 55m and costs €300 - €600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €170 - €700 and takes 4h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 24h 40m.

Where does the Rome to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Rome to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Rome to Rotterdam train arrive?

Rome to Rotterdam train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Rotterdam is 1564 km. It takes approximately 15h 48m to drive from Rome to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Rome to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Rome to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, night train, car, 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 Fiumicino International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FCO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 34m
€84–261
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FCO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 50m
€66–249
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
14h 55m
€305–556
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Brussels-North Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec
24h 25m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
23h 42m
€284–489
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane FCO - RTM
4h 57m
€174–657
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane FCO - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 37m
€72–263
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane CIA - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 51m
€92–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Milanbus FlixBus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus N846
24h 40m
€104–186
Drive 1,563.7 km
1. Drive from Rome to Rotterdamcar 1,563.7 km
15h 48m
€281–405
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Rotterdamcar
16h 5m
€259–1,239

Rome to Rotterdam by night train and train

7Weekly Services

23h 42mAverage Duration

€284Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,382.4 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Rotterdam Centraal via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 14h 55m. Alternatively, Transavia Holland flies from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 4 times a week.

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