The average train between Germany and Italy takes 20h 18m and the fastest train takes 15h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany to Italy. 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 3 times a day between Germany and Italy. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Germany is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Italy at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 20h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Germany to Italy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Italy. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Italy station via Ingolstadt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.
Germany to Italy train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Italy train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Roma Termini station.
The distance between Germany and Italy is 962.8 km. The road distance is 1,520 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Roma Termini via Berlin Hbf, Ingolstadt Hbf, München Hbf, and Verona Porta Nuova in around 16h 10m.