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

The cheapest way to get from Western Europe to Italy is to train and fly which costs €50 - €230 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Western Europe to Italy is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €50 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Western Europe and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Western Europe to Italy. However, there are services departing from Brodenbach Brißbachtal and arriving at Rome, Termini (G) via Coblenz central train station, Karlsruhe Central Bus Station and Prenestina/Conti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Western Europe and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Western Europe to Italy. However, there are services departing from Hatzenport Bahnhof and arriving at Roma Termini via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

How far is it from Western Europe to Italy?

The distance between Western Europe and Italy is 663 km. The road distance is 1281.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Western Europe to Italy without a car is to train which takes 15h 9m and costs €160 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Western Europe to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Western Europe to Italy bus from?

Western Europe to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coblenz central train station.

Where do I catch the Western Europe to Italy train from?

Western Europe to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Western Europe to Italy?

The best way to get from Western Europe to Italy is to train which takes 15h 9m and costs €160 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 20h 2m.

Where does the Western Europe to Italy bus arrive?

Western Europe to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Western Europe to Italy train arrive?

Western Europe to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Western Europe to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Western Europe to Italy is 1282 km. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Western Europe to Italy.

How do I get a train ticket from Western Europe to Italy?

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Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21472+ hotels available in Italy.

Western Europe to Italy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Western Europe to Italy by train, plane, 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.

Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport
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1. Take the train from Hatzenport Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
6h 7m
€54–221
Train
1. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
15h 9m
€168–748
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coblenz central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N93
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Roma Prenestina A1bus
20h 2m
€148–215
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
22h 10m
€114–460
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Hatzenport Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
6h 25m
€118–328
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Hatzenport Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
6h 40m
€82–264
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Hatzenport Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FRA - FLR
6h 44m
€140–360
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Hatzenport Bahnhof to Pfalzel, Hafenstraßetrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LUX - LIN
6h 32m
€68–301
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Take the train from Hatzenport Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FRA - TRN
7h 4m
€111–333
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re2
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N77
25h 9m
€123–209
Drive 1,281.9 km
1. Drive from Western Europe to Romecar 1,281.9 km
12h 14m
€204–295

Western Europe to Italy by train

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15h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 663 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Western Europe, Germany and Italy?

You can take a train from Hatzenport Bahnhof to Roma Termini via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brodenbach Brißbachtal to Rome, Termini (G) via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Coblenz central train station, Karlsruhe Central Bus Station, Roma Prenestina A1, and Prenestina/Conti in around 20h 2m.

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