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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Rome
Cheapest price
$603
Average price
$603
Fastest journey
3 d 1 h 6 m
Average duration
3 d 1 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Rome will cost around $603 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $603.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Rome without transferring at least 5 times.
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6:51 PM73h06Rotterdam7:57 PMRome$6031One-way5 transfers
- 6:51 PM73h06Rotterdam7:57 PMRome$6031One-way5 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $92. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, and a train costs an average of $603.
Distance: 787 miles (1268 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$603 Average price | $171 Average price | $154 Average price Cheapest |
49h 37m Average total duration 49h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 37m Average total duration 30h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Rome:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Rome costing on average $171 (€138).
A bus is $449 (€362) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Rome costing on average $603 (€487).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 7m.
Train takes on average 49h 7m.
Compare prices and tickets Rotterdam to Rome by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Rome
Netherlands
Italy
Trains from Rotterdam to Rome run on average 1 times per day, taking around 49h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $603 (€487) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 17:53. The fastest train covers the 787 miles (1268 km) distance in 25h 7m.
Distance 787 miles (1268 km) |
Average train duration 49h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $603 (€487) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 25h 7m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 5:53 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Rotterdam to Rome trainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Rotterdam and Rome from $33 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam to Rome
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