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 four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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 Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

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 33m and costs €240 - €420.

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 which takes 10h 33m and costs €240 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Duomo M1, which costs €70 - €130 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 Paris Nord 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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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, Trenitalia), 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 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 Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
5h 12m
€65–199
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
10h 33m
€244–415
Bus via Duomo M1
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Milanbus FlixBus N846
15h 49m
€71–123
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
16h 28m
€161–469
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 14m
€65–229
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
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
6h 12m
€93–252
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 21m
€76–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h
€65–130
Drive 994.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Milancar 994.9 km
10h 32m
€178–258

Rotterdam to Milan by train

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10h 33mAverage 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 Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Milan 4 times a week. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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