The average train between Bologna and Rotterdam takes 20h 3m and the fastest train takes 17h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bologna and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 20h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bologna to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.
Bologna to Rotterdam train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Rotterdam train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Bologna to Rotterdam train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Rotterdam is 968.9 km. The road distance is 1,534 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Rotterdam Centraal via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 31m.