How to get from Rotterdam to Milan
- 797 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 15h 30m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 10m
1 transfer
Bus + Flight
€116
Cheapest
15h 30m
direct
Bus
€60
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Milan: bus, flight. The two cities are about 797 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
797 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €116Checked Sep 19 | 5h 10m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 15h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€116Checked Sep 195h 10m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Sep 2515h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam to Milan: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rotterdam → Amsterdam Schipholbus
FlixBus·45m - 2Amsterdam Schiphol → Milan Linateflight
easyJet·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Rotterdam to Milan
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€97Departures from Rotterdam to Milan
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 17:10 and the last at 18:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 17:10 | 18:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 16h 55m€29Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusRotterdam-Amsterdam Schiphol, Rotterdam Central-MilanBook →easyJetAmsterdam Schiphol-Milan LinateSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Milan works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, about 45 min. Transfer in Amsterdam and continue by U2 flight on to Milan (1h 40m). In total it's roughly €116 over 5h 10m, 1 transfer.
Rotterdam to Milan: common questions
When is the first bus from Rotterdam to Milan?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 17:10 and the last at 18:10, from Rotterdam Central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Milan?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 17:10 and 18:10.
Which station does the bus from Rotterdam to Milan leave from?
Rotterdam Central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Milan from Rotterdam?
About 797 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Milan?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Milan?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, easyJet
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 19 Sep 2026