There are 6 ways to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin by plane, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly • 2h 36m
5 alternative options
Train via Frankfurt am Main • 13h 47m
Train • 14h 15m
Bus • 18h 45m
Train, night train • 16h 47m
Drive • 9h 29m
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin is to bus, which costs €55 - €75 and takes 18h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin is to fly which costs €35 - €200 and takes 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Milan Linate Airport and arriving at Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] via Milano Centrale Station and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
The distance between Milan Linate Airport (LIN) and Berlin is 841 km. The road distance is 1039.6 km.
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 47m and costs €230 - €500.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin, including transfers.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
The best way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €230 - €500 and takes 13h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €75 and takes 18h 45m.
The quickest flight from Milan Linate Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] station.

- Distance: 840.9 km
- Duration: 2h 36m
What companies run services between Milan Linate Airport (LIN), Italy and Berlin, Germany?
easyJet, Lufthansa and five 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 Milan Centrale, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 13h 47m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €310
Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €300

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €460

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €390

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Berlin Brandenburg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €420

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 Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €180
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- 1st Class
- €130 - €180
Train from Basel Sbb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €170
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €95
- 1st Class
- €120 - €170
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €140
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €75
- 1st Class
- €95 - €140

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 Basel SBB to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €220
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel Sbb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €180
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Basel Bad Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Basel Bad Bf to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €95
- Website
- Nightjet

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Milan to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin is 1040 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin.
Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti and three other airlines offer flights from Milan Linate Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Book your Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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