The average train between Germany and Italy takes 21h 28m and the fastest train takes 16h 36m. 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 5 times a day between Germany and Italy. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Italy at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 21h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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23h 5m • 5 changesWant 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 Berlin Hbf station and arriving at Roma Termini station via Frankfurt station, Basel SBB station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
Germany to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Italy train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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The distance between Germany and Italy is 962.8 km. The road distance is 1478 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Roma Termini via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 43m.