How to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin by plane, train, bus, night train or car

Trenitalia Eurocity

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

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Italy → Germany

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International entry into Germany from Italy

Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

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Allowed for: Citizens and permanent residents of Germany, as well as residents from Albania, Andorra, Australia, China, Falkland Islands, Hong Kong, Macau, Monaco, New Zealand, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States and Vatican

Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside Germany with the above exceptions

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Conditions of entry into Germany from Italy

Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
Pre-arrival health declaration
Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
Quarantine is not required if the traveller has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (certificate needed)

This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions
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Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
Pre-arrival health declaration
Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
Quarantine is not required if the traveller has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (certificate needed)

This also applies to arrivals from the following regions:
France: Mayotte, French Guiana, Guadeloupe
Finland: Satakunta, Uusimaa, Varsinais-Suomi
Norway: Innlandet
Portugal: Azores, Madeira

This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions

Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine

This applies to arrivals from Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and Vatican

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Rules to follow in Germany

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Considerations leaving from Italy

The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I allowed to travel from Italy to Germany?

No, entry into Germany from Italy is currently restricted.

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What are the travel restrictions in Berlin?

Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

Face masks are mandatory
There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine

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What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Berlin?

The national COVID-19 helpline number in Berlin is 116 117.

Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Berlin?

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Berlin is mandatory.

What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Berlin?

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.

Are there restrictions returning to Italy from Germany?

No, but conditions apply when returning to Italy from Germany.

See options for return travel.

Last updated: 14 Jun 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Robert Koch Institute.

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Questions & Answers

What is the most cost-effective way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin?

The cost-effective way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin is to bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 18h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin?

The quickest way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin is to fly which costs €50 - €210 and takes 3h 56m.

Is there a direct bus between Milan Linate Airport (LIN) and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin station. However, there are services departing from aeroporto di linate and arriving at Berlin central bus station via via larga altezza p.za fontana and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.

How far is it from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin?

The distance between Milan Linate Airport (LIN) and Berlin is 841 km. The road distance is 1039.6 km.

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How do I travel from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin without a car?

The best way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 13h 52m and costs €230 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin bus from?

Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.

Train, bus or fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin?

The best way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €230 - €450 and takes 13h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 18h 56m.

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How long is the flight from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin?

There is no direct flight from Milan Linate Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 40m and has one stopover.

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Where does the Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin bus arrive?

Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin central bus station.

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Distance: 840.9 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Milan Linate Airport (LIN), Italy and Berlin, Germany?

Lufthansa, KLM and seven other airlines fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin Hbf hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin Hbf via c.so 22 marzo, 37 prima di p.za emilia, v.le umbria prima di c.so 22 marzo, p.za caiazzo, 1 dopo via venini, Milano Centrale, and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 13h 52m.

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website: lufthansa.com

Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h 47m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €160 - €390

Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Frankfurt, Munich

Ave. Duration: 5h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €160 - €390

KLM

Website: klm.com

Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 4h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €85 - €250

Air France

Website: airfrance.com

Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 4h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €140 - €430

easyJet

Website: easyjet.com

Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via London Gatwick

Ave. Duration: 5h 35m
When: Monday and Thursday
Estimated price: €80 - €140

Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Paris Orly

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: €80 - €140

Alitalia

Website: alitalia.com

Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Rome

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €50 - €130

Brussels Airlines

Website: brusselsairlines.com

Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Brussels

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: €160 - €310

British Airways

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: €110 - €750

Train operators

Trenitalia Eurocity

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.

Contact Details

Phone: +39 06 68475475
Website: trenitalia.com

Train from Milano Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

Ave. Duration: 7h 24m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €140 - €310
Website: Trenitalia Eurocity

2nd Class: €140 - €190
1st Class: €230 - €310

Train from Gallarate to Spiez

Ave. Duration: 1h 59m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €40 - €110
Website: Trenitalia Eurocity

2nd Class: €40 - €60
1st Class: €80 - €110

Fist class carriage

2nd class carriage

Eurocity Venice-Geneva

Eurocity Italy-France

SNCF

Milano Centrale Entrance

Milan - Zurich train

Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof

The front lounge of an ICE 3 (2nd class)

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details

Phone: +49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website: bahn.com

Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €90 - €130
Website: Deutsche Bahn

Train from Spiez to Berlin Hbf

Ave. Duration: 9h 5m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: €170 - €240
Website: Deutsche Bahn

Train from Muenchen Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Ave. Duration: 4h 39m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €110 - €150
Website: Deutsche Bahn

ICE3 2nd class seats

Man in Seat61

ICE first class interior

Rail Europe

ICE 3

Sebastian Terfloth

Sebastian Terfloth

ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof

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Exterior of DB Intercity Express (ICE)

Caef

Interior of ICE train

VoI

Intercity-Express train

Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Trenord

Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.

Contact Details

Phone: +39 02 7249 4494
Email: my-link@trenord.it
Website: trenord.it

Train from Milano Porta Vittoria to Gallarate

Ave. Duration: 55 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €4 - €5
Website: Trenord

Train exterior

Davide Oliva

Interior view

Ticket machine at Milan

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Trenord Train Exterior

Trenord Train Interior

Trenord Train Exterior

Trenord Train Interior

Nightjet train Innsbruck Hbf

Trenord train in Milano

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Train exterior

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Austrian Railways (ÖBB)

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.

Contact Details

Phone: 05 17 17
Website: oebb.at

Train from Lindau-Reutin to Berlin Hbf

Ave. Duration: 7h 55m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: €130 - €180
Website: Austrian Railways
Book at: Austria Rail Pass

Train from Muenchen Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Ave. Duration: 5h 17m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: €110 - €150
Website: Austrian Railways
Book at: Austria Rail Pass

On board ticket machine

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Regional EXPRESS train

Nightjet

Phone: +43 51717
Website: nightjet.com

Night train from Milano Lambrate to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10

Ave. Duration: 11h 54m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €65 - €85
Website: Nightjet

Bas Meijer

Nightjet couchette (bed compartment)

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Nightjet seating compartment

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Night train to Düsseldorf

Albert Koch

München Hauptbahnhof

Bus operators

Autokar Polska

Phone: 48/796 473 308
Email: biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
Website: autokarpolska.com.pl

Bus from Milan to Lindau

Ave. Duration: 6h 28m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: €35 - €55
Schedules at: autokarpolska.com.pl

FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

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Contact Details

Phone: +49 1807 123 99 123
Email: info@flixbus.de
Website: flixbus.de

Bus from Milan to Berlin central bus station

Ave. Duration: 16h 5m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €50 - €65
Website: flixbus.co.uk

Flixbus

Flixbus interior

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