There are 12 ways to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome by train, plane, bus, car, car train or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly to Rome
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Rome (FCO)
Cheapest option
Train to Eindhoven, fly to Rome
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal
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Fly from Eindhoven (EIN) to Rome (FCO)
10 alternative options
Train to Brussels, fly to Rome
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
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Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Rome (FCO)
Train, bus to Charleroi, fly to Rome
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
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Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussel Zuid West to Charleroi Airport
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Fly from Charleroi (CRL) to Rome (FCO)
Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly to Florence, train
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Florence (FLR)
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
Fly Rotterdam to Rome
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Fly from Rotterdam (RTM) to Rome (FCO)
Train
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
Drive, car train
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Drive from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Duesseldorf Hbf
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Take the car train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Verona
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Drive from Verona to Rome
Bus via Paris
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Take the bus from Rotterdam to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
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Take the bus from Paris to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
Bus
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Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Frankfurt
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Take the bus from Frankfurt to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
Train, night train
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venlo
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Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbf
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Take the night train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Verona
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Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Termini
Drive
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Drive from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome
Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome by walk and train
The journey time between Rotterdam Centraal Station and Rome is around 14h and covers a distance of around 1888 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 21m. Operated by Thalys, Paris RER, Trenitalia and others, the Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome service departs from Rotterdam Centraal Station and arrives in Roma Termini. Typically 14 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome is to bus which costs €70 - €95 and takes 28h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome is to fly which costs €90 - €410 and takes 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Roma Termini via Gare du Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Rotterdam Centraal Station and Rome is 1269 km. The road distance is 1661.6 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome without a car is to train which takes 14h and costs €180 - €450.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome, including transfers.
Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €90 - €410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €450 and takes 14h, you could also bus via Paris, which costs €80 - €110 and takes 27h 45m.
- Distance: 1268.6 km
- Duration: 5h 22m
What companies run services between Rotterdam Centraal Station, Netherlands and Rome, Italy?
Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 14h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Eindhoven to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €390
Flights from Eindhoven to Rome via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €390
Flights from Eindhoven to Rome via Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €390
Flights from Brussels to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €260
Flights from Charleroi to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €250
Flights from Charleroi to Rome via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €250
Flights from Charleroi to Rome via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €250
Flights from Charleroi to Rome via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €250
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €800
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €1100
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €900
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rome via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rome via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Brussels to Rome via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €490
Flights from Brussels to Rome via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €490
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €230 - €1100
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €460
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €460
Flights from Brussels to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €380
Flights from Brussels to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €380
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €380
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €650
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Eindhoven to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €380
Flights from Eindhoven to Rome via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €380
Flights from Eindhoven to Rome via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €380
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €440
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels to Rome via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €900
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €370
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rome via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Rotterdam to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €550
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
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €21
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
- 1st Class
- €16 - €21
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13 - €35
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
- 1st Class
- €23 - €35
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €55
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €23 - €35
- 1st Class
- €35 - €55
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €40 - €55
- Comfort
- €50 - €70
- Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €90
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €45 - €65
- Comfort
- €55 - €75
- Premium
- €60 - €90
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €110
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €50 - €75
- Comfort
- €65 - €85
- Premium
- €75 - €110
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €200
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €95 - €140
- Comfort
- €110 - €150
- Premium
- €140 - €200
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €330
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €290 - €330
- Standard
- €65 - €80
- Standard Premier
- €110 - €140
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Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €40 - €55
- Base Standard
- €70 - €95
- Base Premium
- €85 - €120
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €30 - €50
- Base Standard
- €60 - €85
- Base Premium
- €75 - €110
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €90
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €80
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €29 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €27 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €55 - €80
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €100 - €115
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €120
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Brussels Midi / Brussel Zuid West to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Flibco
- Standard Ticket
- €11 - €14
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 Rotterdam to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €80
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Frankfurt to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €75
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Frankfurt StuttgarterStrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.
Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome is 1662 km. It takes approximately 15h 24m to drive from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Rome.
easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Eurowings and three other airlines offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Rome Airport.
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