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There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam to Milan by plane, train, bus, night train or car

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Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate  •  4h 3m

  1. Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate (LIN) AMS - LIN

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Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa  •  4h 50m

  1. Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) AMS - MXP

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Train to Brussels, fly to Milan Linate  •  5h 54m

  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
  2. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Milan Linate (LIN) BRU - LIN

Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Bergamo  •  5h 1m

  1. Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) AMS - BGY

Train  •  11h 57m

  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Milano Centrale Station 85

Train, bus  •  16h 39m

  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi Thalys
  2. Take the bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano BlaBlaCar Bus

Night train, train  •  16h 50m

  1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hb Nj
  2. Take the train from Zürich Hb to Como S. Giovanni Ec
  3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibaldi S11

Drive  •  10h 3m

  1. Drive from Amsterdam to Milan 1076.8 km

Amsterdam to Milan by train

3 Weekly Trains
11h 57m Average Duration
€221 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Milan is to fly which costs €70 - €290 and takes 4h 3m.

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The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Milan is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €70 - €290.

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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Milan station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Milano Centrale Station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

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The distance between Amsterdam and Milan is 853 km. The road distance is 1076.8 km.

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The best way to get from Amsterdam to Milan without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs €220 - €340.

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It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Amsterdam to Milan, including transfers.

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Amsterdam to Milan train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

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The best way to get from Amsterdam to Milan is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €70 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €340 and takes 11h 57m.

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Amsterdam to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Milan is 1077 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Amsterdam to Milan.

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  • Distance: 852.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Milan, Italy?

Alitalia, KLM and three other airlines fly from Amsterdam to Milan every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam to Milan via Basel SBB in around 11h 57m.

Airlines
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€60 - €370
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€55 - €350
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Bergamo
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€50 - €210
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 34m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€170 - €650
Flights from Brussels to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 28m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €500
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €800
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €700
Flights from Brussels to Milan Linate via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€150 - €600
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €410
Flights from Brussels to Milan Linate
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€70 - €390
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €650
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Milan Linate
Ave. Duration
1h 26m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€95 - €550
Train operators
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration
1h 24m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€45 - €95
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€45 - €65
Comfort
€50 - €70
Premium
€70 - €95
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€55 - €110
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€55 - €80
Comfort
€60 - €85
Premium
€85 - €110
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB
Ave. Duration
6h 45m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€110 - €130
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.

Contact Details
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Milano Centrale Station
Ave. Duration
4h 12m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€110 - €210
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hb
Ave. Duration
13h 38m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€250 - €440
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Hb to Como S. Giovanni
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€65 - €120
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibaldi
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€13 - €25
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Dutch Railways (NS)

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.

Contact Details
Phone
+31 30 751 5155
Website
ns.nl
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hb
Ave. Duration
11h 37m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€75 - €190
Website
https://www.ns.nl/en
2nd Class Full Fare
€75 - €120
1st Class Full Fare
€130 - €190
Bus operators
BlaBlaCar Bus

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.

Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
Ave. Duration
13h 20m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€55 - €80
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/

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