How to travel from Milan to Rotterdam

There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $114.

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Rotterdam:

A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Rotterdam costing on average $232.

A bus is $304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Rotterdam costing on average $418.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 13m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 47m.

Bus takes on average 19h 21m.

The distance from Milan to Rotterdam is approximately 495 miles (797 km).

The average frequency per day from Milan to Rotterdam is:

• Around 59 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Rotterdam:

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
• Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia to go to Rotterdam by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
• Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Turkish Airlines to go to Rotterdam by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
• 14 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, ITA, Air Baltic.

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rotterdam to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy the Spido Harbor Tour for unique views of the port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven neighborhood. For a vibrant city experience, head to Witte de Withstraat for art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Kralingse Bos for walking and cycling. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the modern Markthal food market, the innovative Cube Houses, the art-rich Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and the Euromast observation tower for panoramic city views.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Rotterdam allows visitors to explore its modern architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and key attractions such as the Markthal, Cube Houses, and the port area comfortably.