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 - €230 and takes 7h 4m.

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 4m and costs €65 - €230.

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 20h 42m.

How far is it from Europe to Italy?

The distance between Europe and Italy is 707 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 Milan which takes 15h 44m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 21375+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Europe to Italy by train, plane, bus, 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.

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 4m
€68–226
Train, bus via Milan
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
4. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
15h 44m
€183–371
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Würzburg Hbftrain 25
3. Take the bus from Würzburg Hbf to Roma Prenestina A1bus
19h 54m
€168–288
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
20h 42m
€131–335
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 22m
€132–323
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
7h 37m
€96–249
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
7h 40m
€154–355
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
7h 52m
€125–347
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 4m
€127–338
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 15m
€224–314
Train, bus #2
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 56m
€145–332
Train, night train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to München Hbftrain 11
2. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Bologna Centralenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
21h 51m
€186–416
Drive 1,286.6 km
1. Drive from Europe to Romecar 1,286.6 km
12h 53m
€207–299

Europe to Italy by bus, train, and subway

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15h 44mAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 706.8 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Europe and Italy?

There is no direct connection from Europe to Italy. However, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport (LIN), walk to Linate Aeroporto, then take the line 4 subway to San Babila. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Roma Termini via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Fulda Bahnhof, Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Milan, Lampugnano, Rho Fieramilano, and Milano Rogoredo in around 15h 44m.

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