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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Italy is to train and fly which costs €60 - €230 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Italy is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Italy. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Termini via Milan and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Italy. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Roma Termini via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Italy?

The distance between Rotterdam and Italy is 889 km. The road distance is 1564.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Italy without a car is to train which takes 13h 53m and costs €330 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Rotterdam to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Italy bus from?

Rotterdam to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Italy train from?

Rotterdam to Italy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Italy?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Italy is to train which takes 13h 53m and costs €330 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 24h 33m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Italy bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Italy train arrive?

Rotterdam to Italy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Italy is 1564 km. It takes approximately 15h 46m to drive from Rotterdam to Italy.

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

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Where can I stay near Italy?

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Rotterdam to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Rotterdam to Italy by train, plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), 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.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milan Linate Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
4h 14m
€77–226
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
5h 12m
€63–223
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
13h 53m
€331–567
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Noordtrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bolognabus
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
23h 38m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
25h 11m
€154–489
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane AMS - BLQ
4h 23m
€91–233
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane AMS - FLR
4h 42m
€108–295
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane AMS - TRN
5h 6m
€99–248
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane AMS - GOA
5h 5m
€102–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Milanbus FlixBus N846
2. Take the bus from Milan to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus N524 / ...
24h 33m
€100–200
Drive 1,564.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Romecar 1,564.3 km
15h 46m
€278–402
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Romecar
22h 27m
€299–413

Rotterdam to Italy by bus

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Distance: 889.4 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Italy?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Roma Termini via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Termini via Milan and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 24h 33m.

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