Rome to Amsterdam by train
Travel from Rome (Italy) to Amsterdam (Netherlands) by train (1297km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
Rome - Amsterdam @ 2024-05-19
To travel by train from Rome in Italy to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, the main route leads either via France or via Germany. Please read the following information and blog posts.
On both routes you can include a night train. For example Venice/Milan (Italy) to Paris (France). Or Rome/Milan/Venice (Italy) to Munich (Germany).
There are two main routes. Compare them and decide which one feeds your needs best.
- 1Rome (Italy) - Munich (Germany) - Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- 2Rome (Italy) - Milan (Italy) - Paris (France) - Amsterdam (Netherlands)
1297 km
How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Rome to Amsterdam, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users
Amsterdam - Rome / Milan - Amsterdam / Venice - Amsterdam / Venice - Utrecht / Milan - Utrecht / Venice - The Hague / Venice - Maastricht / Venice - Rotterdam / Florence - Amsterdam / Palermo - Amsterdam1 Rome (Italy) - Munich (Germany) - Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
1a Travelling from Rome (Italy) to Munich (Germany)
Travel from Rome to Munich by train. The journey time is 09:15 hours. The train ticket price starts at 29 EUR. A comfortable travel option is by "ÖBB nightjet" overnight train.
Travel by day train connection with a journey time of 09:15 hours. The train ticket price starts at 44 EUR. The departure station is "Roma Termini". The arrival station is "München Hbf". You have to change trains in Bologna or Bolzano.
The more comfortable travel option is by "ÖBB nightjet" NJ294 overnight train. The train ticket price starts at 29 EUR. The departure time in Rome is 19:00. The arrival time in Munich is 08:20. The following service classes are available:
- standard seat: the cheapest travel option with a ticket price from 29 EUR.
- shared compartments with beds: with a maximum of 4 to 6 travellers per compartment. The ticket price starts at 49 EUR. You can book this type of accommodation as well as private compartment only for your family or friends.
- private compartments with beds: travel for your own in a private compartment or with up to three travellers in total. Some compartments offer a private shower and WC. The ticket price starts at 89 EUR.
Where to buy a ticket from Rome to Munich?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
DB ÖBB Eurocity (DB ÖBB EC) / Frecciargento (FA AV) / Frecciarossa (FR AV) / ÖBB Nightjet (NJ)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
ÖBB nightjet NJ294 Rome - Munich / ÖBB nightjet NJ295 Munich - Rome
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Munich - Rome
1b Travelling from Munich (Germany) to Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Travel from Munich to Amsterdam by ICE InterCityExpress train. The journey time of the fastest train connection is 07:50 hours. Buy your train ticket from 29 EUR. The departure station of your train journey is München Hbf. The arrival station is Amsterdam Centraal. The distance from Munich to Amsterdam is 670 kilometres. There are direct train connections, so you don't have to change trains.
Where to buy a ticket from Munich to Amsterdam?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Intercity (IC) / IntercityExpress (ICE)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
ÖBB nightjet NJ420 Innsbruck - Amsterdam
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Amsterdam - Munich
2 Rome (Italy) - Milan (Italy) - Paris (France) - Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
2a Travelling from Rome (Italy) to Milan (Italy)
Travel from Rome to Milan by high-speed-train. The journey time is 3:10 hours. The train ticket prices start at 16 EUR. There is at least one train connection per hour by "Trenitalia Frecciarossa" or "ITALO" high-speed-train.
These trains offer cheap tickets for standard seats in 2nd class up to very comfortable travel in business class.
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Rome to Milan?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
InterCity (IC) / Frecciargento (FA AV) / Frecciarossa (FR AV) / Regionale (R) / Italo (ITALO)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Milan - Rome
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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2b Travelling from Milan (Italy) to Paris (France)
Travel from Milan to Paris by TGV/Inoui high-speed-train. The journey time is 7 hours. The ticket fare starts from 29 EUR. There are up to four direct train connections daily.
A comfortable travel option is the direct overnight train "Thello". The cheapest tickets are available for 29 EUR. The departure time in Milan is 23:10. The arrival time in Paris is 09:40. This train offers four service-classes:
- couchette-compartment for 6 persons.
- couchette-compartment for 4 persons.
- sleeper-cabin standard for 1 to 3 travellers: a compartment with washing basin.
- sleeper-cabin premium for 1 or 2 travellers: a compartment with private shower and WC.
The departure train station in Milan is "Milano Porta Garibaldi" or "Milano Centrale". The arrival station in Paris is "Paris Gare de Lyon".
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Milan to Paris?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
TGV France - Italy (TGV)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
TH 221 Paris - Venice / TH 220 Venice - Paris
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Paris - Milan
2c Travelling from Paris (France) to Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Travel from Paris to Amsterdam by Thalys train. The journey time of the fastest train connection is 03:18 hours. Buy your train ticket from 35 EUR. The departure station of your train journey is Paris Gare du Nord. The arrival station is Amsterdam Centraal. The distance from Paris to Amsterdam is 430 kilometres. There are direct train connections, so you don't have to change trains.
Where to buy a ticket from Paris to Amsterdam?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
THALYS (THY) / Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Amsterdam - Paris
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Eurail: if you want to travel this route by Eurail instead of train tickets, have a look here for reservation fees and further information.
