New high-speed trains: Munich-Rom from 2026 without changing change!

Neue Direktverbindungen von München nach Mailand und Rom mit Frecciarossa ab Dezember 2026. Schnell, bequem und ohne Umstiege!
New direct connections from Munich to Milan and Rome with FRECCIAROSSA from December 2026. Quick, convenient and without birds! (Symbolbild/ER)

New high-speed trains: Munich-Rom from 2026 without changing change!

The expectations of international rail traffic between Germany and Italy are increasing, because Deutsche Bahn, the Austrian Bundesbahn and Trenitalia have announced new direct connections from Munich to Milan and Rome. This project is supported by the European Commission as part of ten pilot projects to promote new cross -border rail connections. As of the end of 2026, the first high -speed trains of the type of FRECCIAROSSA are to be used, which are able to drive directly to the Italian metropolises without bypating from Munich. The Süddeutsche Zeitung reports that Munich is becoming the northernmost city of Italy.

The new direct connections promise a significantly shortened travel time. Travelers can expect a journey time of around 6.5 hours between Munich and Milan and between Munich and Rome in about 8.5 hours. This means a saving of about 75 minutes on the route to Milan and 45 minutes to Rome compared to the current switch connections. The faster connection to Rome is attributed in particular to the express route between Bologna and Rome, which ensures faster connection. The Tagesschau emphasizes that one connection is first offered, with the aim of enabling later daily five return trips.

technical challenges and adjustments

However, the introduction of the new connections faces challenges. In order to be able to drive the Italian frecciarossa trains in the Austrian and German power grid, they have to be technically adapted. This change is necessary to adhere to the security standards that apply north of the burner. The approval procedure of the trains also takes time, which delays the original plans. The DB board for passenger transport, Michael Peterson, emphasizes the importance of collaborations for a functioning cross-border long-distance transport in Europe.

The Süddeutsche Zeitung also mentions that Deutsche Bahn leaves the route to the Italian competitor Trenitalia. This is done because the conversion of an ICE for use in Italy is considered more expensive and time -consuming. The trains of the FRECCIAROSSA series, which already successfully run in countries such as Spain and France

further developments and perspectives

For the connection between Munich and Milan, stops in Bozen, Trento, Rovereto, Verona and Brescia are intended, while for the route to Rome the trains in Innsbruck, Bozen, Trento, Rovereto, Verona, Bologna and Florence will hold. In addition, with the opening of the Brenner Base Tunnel in 2032, a further shortening of the travel times is expected by about an hour, which will further increase the attractiveness of these connections.

In the long term, even connections between Milan and Berlin and between Naples and Berlin are planned from December 2028, which could further drive international rail traffic in Europe. The trains are equipped with eight cars and 462 seats in four comfort categories and thus offer a comfortable travel option for users.

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