And that certainly isnt the only European rail project in the pipeline. The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Italy is to fly and bus which costs $30-$280 and takes 5h 33m. They are operated by Trenitalia and run straight into the heart of the most important cities, from Milan to Bologna, Florence to Rome, and Naples to Turin, shortening travel time for many commuters. The Bernina Express running right along Lake Bianco. Travel inspiration and top planning tips for getting around Italy. By proceeding, you accept the use of cookies in accordance with our, Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Bologna (BLQ), Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale, Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Milan Linate (LIN), Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Rome (FCO), Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Naples (NAP), Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lugano, Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale, Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini, Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB, Take the bus from Berlin Sdkreuz train station to Prague, Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina, Take the bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Szczecin, Dworcowa, Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Mnchen Hbf, Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Termini. Ryanair, Lufthansa and four other airlines fly from Berlin Hbf to Bologna 5 times a day. There are 14 Gleise (tracks). Re: Italian city nearest to Germany to visit? With speeds up to 300km/h, this is one of the fastest ways to travel between cities such as Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs $300-$600 and takes 15h 48m, you could also bus via Prague, which costs $55-$120 and takes 26h 34m. "We want to launch a TGV Paris-Berlin in December 2023," SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou told AFP. The TGV Lyria is an international high-speed train that connects France and Switzerland.