- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
15 h 30 m
Average duration
16 h 51 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
797 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Milan will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
Of the 14 buses that leave Rotterdam for Milan on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 797 km distance in an average of 16 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 18 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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1657 · 4740Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 495 miles (797 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $313 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 22m Average total duration 16h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Milan:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Milan costing on average $144 (€117).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 52m.
Bus takes on average 16h 52m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€80) compared to roughly $313 (€254) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $215 (€174). The journey takes 16h 52m versus 11h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:46AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 20h39 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Milan buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 21h30 | 2:50 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 26h20 | 10:15 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 19h30 | 5:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 19h55 | 6:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 16h55 | 6:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
1657 · 4740 | 3:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 18h20 | 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 18h25 | 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 26h25 | 8:55 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 15h30 | 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
4744 | 9:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 16h00 | 1:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 19h05 | 4:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h10 | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 21h40 | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
1608 · 94765 | 12:46 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 20h39 | 9:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rotterdam to Milan run on average 15 times per day, taking around 16h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 495 miles (797 km) distance in 15h 30m.
Distance 495 miles (797 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Historic traditional trattoria serving classic Milanese and Lombard dishes in an old-world, elegant atmosphere.
Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, but budget cafés and aperitivo deals help control daily costs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included or a coperto charged. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Milan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rotterdam to Milan buses use the Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Centraal (in the station), Dutch Delights (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Elevators, ramps.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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