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 €45 - €160 and takes 15h 30m.

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 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Milan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 30m.

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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

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 which takes 10h 3m and costs €240 - €550.

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 FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central 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 which takes 10h 3m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Milan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Milan train arrive?

Rotterdam to Milan train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux 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?

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

Where can I stay near Milan?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Milan by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, 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 Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
4h 14m
€66–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N846
15h 30m
€45–160
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
10h 3m
€246–505
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the night train from Eindhoven Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
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 16m
€210–599
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
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
€52–267
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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 7m
€69–282
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 42m
€80–319
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EIN - BGY
6h 1m
€71–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels-Nordtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
16h 26m
Drive 994.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Milancar 994.9 km
10h 32m
€177–255

Rotterdam to Milan by train

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10h 3mAverage 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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–150 and the journey takes 15h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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