The distance between Berlin and Rome is around 1,499km (931 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Berlin to Rome by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Lugano then Milano Centrale and then to Roma Termini.
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Take the bus to Prague and then to Rome Tiburtina.
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There are several options for getting from Berlin to Rome by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 24h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).
The distance between Berlin and Rome is around 1,499km (931 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,183km (735 miles)
It takes around 14h 15m to get from Berlin and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Rome is to drive which takes around 13h 20m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Rome. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Lugano and Milano Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Berlin and Rome. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Rome. It typically takes around 24h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 24h 40m.
FlixBus, RegioJet, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Racic Eurobus, Pejic Tours and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Berlin and Rome. Buses run twice a week and take around 24h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Lugano then Milano Centrale and then to Roma Termini. instead which will take 14h 15m.
The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Rome. The distance is around 1,499km (931 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 14h 15m and will usually cost around €520 ($520).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 14h 15m | €520($520) | once daily | 1,725km (1,072 miles) |
Train via Basel SBB | 14h 40m | €430($430) | hourly | 1,789km (1,112 miles) |
Train via München Hbf | 18h 45m | €240($240) | once daily | 1,700km (1,056 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 24h 40m | €71($71) | twice a week | 1,822km (1,132 miles) |
Bus via Szczecin, Dworcowa | 1 day 3h | €80($80) | 3 times a week | 1,943km (1,208 miles) |
Drive | 13h 20m | €270($270) | on demand | 1,499km (931 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.