What is the cheapest way to get from Germany to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Italy is to fly which costs €40 - €180 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Germany to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Germany to Italy is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Italy. However, there are services departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Termini via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Italy. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Roma Termini via Berlin Ostbahnhof, Brig, Domodossola and Milano Rogoredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

How far is it from Germany to Italy?

The distance between Germany and Italy is 534 km. The road distance is 1478 km.

How do I travel from Germany to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Germany to Italy without a car is to train which takes 18h 43m and costs €460 - €1300.

How long does it take to get from Germany to Italy?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Germany to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Italy bus from?

Germany to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Italy train from?

Germany to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Italy?

The best way to get from Germany to Italy is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €460 - €1300 and takes 18h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 21h 42m.

Where does the Germany to Italy bus arrive?

Germany to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Germany to Italy train arrive?

Germany to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brig station.

Can I drive from Germany to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Italy is 1478 km. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Germany to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21685+ hotels available in Italy.

Germany to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Germany to Italy by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, tram, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Frankfurt to Milan Linate Airport
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1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3h 41m
€44–177
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Brigtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain Re4
3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
18h 43m
€464–1,275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N1385
21h 42m
€102–190
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
20h 2m
€167–485
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MUC - LIN
4h 8m
€100–266
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MUC - BLQ
4h 7m
€104–253
Fly Frankfurt to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
4h
€103–254
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane MUC - FLR
4h 26m
€131–295
Fly Frankfurt to Turin Caselle Airport, line 13 tram
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FRA - TRN
2. Take the tram from Fermata 1298 - XVIII DICEMBRE to Fermata 471 - CASTELLOtram
4h 39m
€106–269
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Romecar
20h 47m
€268–370
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from BERLIN, ZOB am Funkturm to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
27h 4m
€125–304
Drive 1,478 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Romecar 1,478 km
13h 34m
€235–340

Germany to Italy by train

6Weekly Trains

18h 43mAverage Duration

€464Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.8 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Germany and Italy?

easyJet, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Roma Termini via Berlin Ostbahnhof, Brig, Domodossola, Rho Fiera Milano, and Milano Rogoredo in around 18h 43m.

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