How to travel from Milan to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Milan and Amsterdam is around 887km (551 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Milan to Amsterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Train

Take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance1,076km (669 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Milan to Amsterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Milan and Amsterdam is around 887km (551 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Milan and Amsterdam by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Amsterdam is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambery Challes Les Eaux. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Trenitalia, Thalys, Trenitalia EuroCity and Swiss Railways run train services between Milan and Amsterdam. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milan and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan - Piazzale Laghi, Via del Ghisallo P.le ai Laghi and Milano Lampugnano. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Amsterdam. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milan and Amsterdam. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Milan and Amsterdam with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

easyJet fly between Milan and Amsterdam. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and and arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Milan to Amsterdam typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and and arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Milan and Amsterdam. The distance is around 1,076km (669 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Amsterdam is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Amsterdam

Transport options from Milan to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
€175($175)
every 30 mins887km (551 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
€105($105)
hourly895km (556 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 50m
€260($260)
once a week1,348km (838 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb14h 30m
€530($530)
once daily1,085km (674 miles)
Bus
17h 10m
€59($59)
4 times a week1,100km (683 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
€220($220)
on demand1,076km (669 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam