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 €45 - €140 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 €45 - €140.

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 22h 1m.

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 13m.

How far is it from Germany to Italy?

The distance between Germany and Italy is 534 km. The road distance is 1471.8 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 13m and costs €150 - €420.

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 €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €420 and takes 16h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 22h 1m.

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 1472 km. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Germany to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21554+ 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
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1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)FRA - LIN
3h 41m
€48–133
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf29 / ...
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to München Hbf29 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuova89
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma TerminiFr
16h 13m
€159–416
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione TiburtinaN1385
22h 1m
€60–162
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to München Hbf29 / ...
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma TiburtinaNj
19h 44m
€108–463
Fly Munich International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)MUC - LIN
3h 51m
€81–246
Fly Frankfurt to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)FRA - BLQ
3h 50m
€107–240
Fly Munich International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)MUC - BLQ
3h 55m
€90–273
Fly Munich International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)MUC - FLR
4h 8m
€107–285
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)STR - LIN
3h 45m
€109–254
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from BERLIN, ZOB am Funkturm to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
26h 10m
€145–198
Drive 1,471.8 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Rome1,471.8 km
13h 36m
€227–327
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Rome
15h 31m
€257–1,147

Germany to Italy by train

53Weekly Trains

16h 13mAverage Duration

€159Cheapest Price

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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 13m.

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