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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Italy is to train and fly which costs €65 - €270 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Italy is to train and fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €65 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Italy. However, there are services departing from Bebra Bahnhof and arriving at Roma Termini via Fulda Bahnhof, Muenchen Hbf and Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.

How far is it from Europe to Italy?

The distance between Europe and Italy is 723 km. The road distance is 1286.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Italy without a car is to train and bus via Rho which takes 16h 59m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Europe to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Italy train from?

Europe to Italy train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Where does the Europe to Italy train arrive?

Europe to Italy train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Europe to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Italy is 1287 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Europe to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21527+ hotels available in Italy.

Europe to Italy - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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There are 13 ways to get from Europe to Italy by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
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1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
7h 27m
€66–268
Train, bus via Rho
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
16h 59m
€199–587
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhof/ZOBbus Ev
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Würzburg Hbftrain 25
3. Take the bus from Würzburg Hbf to Roma Prenestina A1bus
20h 37m
€170–287
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
22h 7m
€158–531
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
7h 46m
€125–365
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
8h 1m
€89–311
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FRA - FLR
8h 4m
€152–397
Train, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FRA - TRN
8h 16m
€123–390
Train, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane FRA - NAP
8h 28m
€120–370
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Europe to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Romecar
17h 14m
€224–313
Train
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
17h 48m
€294–895
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N77
24h 55m
€137–224
Drive 1,286.6 km
1. Drive from Europe to Romecar 1,286.6 km
12h 53m
€203–294

Europe to Italy by bus and train

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24h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 722.7 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Europe and Italy?

You can take a bus from Sontra-Ulfen Mitte to Roma Termini via Herleshausen Bahnhof, Herleshausen Bahnhof, Eisenach Hbf, Basel SBB, Como S. Giovanni, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 48m.

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