The average train between Venice and Rotterdam takes 21h 6m and the fastest train takes 20h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Venice 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 Venice and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 12:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Venice is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 21h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Venice to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Venice station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.
Venice to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
Venice to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Venice to Rotterdam train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Venice and Rotterdam is 922.2 km. The road distance is 1,586 km.
You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Rotterdam Centraal via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 13h 57m.