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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Milan is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Milan is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Milan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Milan?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Milan. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Milano Centrale via Brussel-Zuid and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Milan?

The distance between Rotterdam and Milan is 889 km. The road distance is 994.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Milan without a car is to train via Chambéry which takes 10h 24m and costs €150 - €350.

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

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Milan bus from?

Rotterdam to Milan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Milan train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Milan?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Milan is to train via Chambéry which takes 10h 24m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Duomo M1, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 49m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Milan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Milan train arrive?

Rotterdam to Milan train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Milan is 995 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Rotterdam to Milan.

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

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

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

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

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
€67–226
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
4h 55m
€44–192
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Chambérytrain
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
10h 24m
€159–341
Bus via Duomo M1
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Milanbus FlixBus N846
15h 49m
€68–117
Drive 994.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Milancar 994.9 km
10h 32m
€179–258
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AMS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
5h 4m
€65–229
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRU - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
5h 44m
€72–235
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EIN - BGY
6h 22m
€64–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h
€65–130
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
4. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
17h 15m
€165–496

Rotterdam to Milan by train

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10h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 889.4 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Milano Centrale via Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Milan 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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