The average train between Italy and Germany takes 20h 57m and the fastest train takes 16h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Italy to Germany. 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 twice daily between Italy and Germany. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Italy is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Germany at 7:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 20h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 37m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Italy to Germany? 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 Italy to Germany. However, there are services departing from Italy station and arriving at Germany station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.
Italy to Germany train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Italy to Germany train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Italy to Germany train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Italy and Germany is 962.8 km. The road distance is 1,788 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 16h 50m.