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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Italy is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 21h 58m.

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 - €150.

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 58m.

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 Hbf, Ingolstadt Hbf, München Hbf and Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.

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 16h 16m and costs €150 - €390.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf 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 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €390 and takes 16h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 21h 58m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Germany to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Italy is 1478 km. It takes approximately 13h 33m to drive from Germany to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21360+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Germany to Italy by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, 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
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3h 41m
€43–143
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbftrain 29
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Terminitrain Fr
16h 16m
€153–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N1385
21h 58m
€60–122
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
20h 21m
€104–443
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane STR - LIN
3h 45m
€109–254
Fly Munich International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MUC - LIN
3h 51m
€76–236
Fly Frankfurt to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
3h 50m
€107–260
Fly Munich International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MUC - BLQ
3h 55m
€90–253
Fly Munich International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane MUC - FLR
4h 8m
€97–275
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
26h 8m
€146–198
Drive 1,478 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Romecar 1,478 km
13h 33m
€226–326
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
15h 35m
€256–1,137

Germany to Italy by train

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16h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 533.8 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Germany and Italy?

easyJet, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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 16m.

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