How to get from Rotterdam to Milan by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 494 miles (796 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $134 - $134 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $134 (€120) • 1 h 40 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $134 (€120) • 1 h 40 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Transavia Airlines |
Travel 494 miles (796 km) by bus or flight from Rotterdam to Milan. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $134 (€120). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Transavia Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Rotterdam to Milan.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $54 (€48). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Rotterdam to Milan travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Transavia Airlines is a Dutch low-cost airline and for your next travel from Rotterdam to Milan you can choose between Basic, Plus or Max ticket types.
There are 2 options to travel to Milan from Rotterdam including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Milan is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $134 (€120) compared to other travel options to Milan:
A flight is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Milan costing on average $134 (€120).
The fastest way from Rotterdam to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Milan that take longer:
Getting to Milan by bus takes 22 h on average.
The Rotterdam to Milan distance is around 494 miles (796 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Milan is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Milan from Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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