Moving from Germany to Italy
Household moves from Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and the rest of Germany to Milan, Rome and the rest of Italy. We drive via the Brenner Pass, sort out access and loading space in Italian city centres and deliver at a fixed price agreed in advance.
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A studio move starts at €1,450 from Munich to Milan and €2,000 from Munich to Rome, including VAT. From Berlin, a studio to Milan starts at €2,000, a 2-bed flat to Rome at €4,000. Your fixed price follows from your inventory, access at both addresses and the services you book.
| From | Studio5–10 m³ | 1-bed flat10–15 m³ | 2-bed flat15–25 m³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich → Milan | €1,450 | €1,950 | €2,300 |
| Munich → Rome | €2,000 | €2,500 | €2,950 |
| Berlin → Milan | €2,000 | €2,700 | €3,200 |
| Berlin → Rome | €2,300 | €3,400 | €4,000 |
| Hamburg → Milan | €2,100 | €3,050 | €3,600 |
| Hamburg → Rome | €2,450 | €3,500 | €4,150 |
Starting prices for the transport of a typical household of this size, without extra services. Open the calculator →
From southern Germany, northern Italy is one of the shorter international moves: Munich to Milan is about 530 km. Rome adds a good 400 km, and in the historic centre, access to the flat often matters more for the effort than the distance.
Loading permits, packing and furniture assembly are added to your offer only if they are needed or booked.
Example: a 1-bed flat from Munich to Milan
A tenant moves her 1-bed flat of about 13 m³ from Munich to Milan. The new flat is inside Area C, so the daily charge applies on delivery day. This is a worked example based on our starting prices, not a completed customer move.
Access and loading-space fees come on top of the moving price.
| Distance | about 530 km via the Brenner |
|---|---|
| Home size | 1-bed flat, about 13 m³ |
| Starting price | €1,950 incl. VAT |
| Milan Area C | €7.50 daily charge |
| Time on the road | one to two days |
Your price depends on your own inventory, access and services.
Germany to Italy at a glance
Italy is in the EU, so there is no customs – as long as the route does not cross Switzerland. What needs planning is access in the city centres and registering locally.
- Distance:about 530 km from Munich to Milan and 930 km to Rome; about 1,140 km from Berlin to Milan and 1,510 km to Rome; about 1,670 km from Hamburg to Rome.
- Collection to delivery:one to three days – from Munich to Milan usually one to two, to Rome two to three days.
- Tolls:in Austria a vignette or the GO toll plus a separate toll on the Brenner motorway; Italian motorways are tolled.
- Truck rules:Sunday and night driving bans in Austria and Italy only apply to trucks over 7.5 t, so our moving trucks of up to 7.5 t are not affected.
- Registration:after three months, register with the town’s population register (anagrafe).
- Customs:none on the route via Austria: household goods stay within the EU single market.
Why we drive via the Brenner Pass
From Munich to Milan, the route through Switzerland is a few kilometres shorter. For a household move, the Brenner route through Austria is still usually the better choice.
No customs transit
Switzerland is outside the EU customs territory. Household goods on their way to Italy would have to be declared for transit there, with import duties temporarily secured. Via Austria, the move stays entirely within the EU single market.
Tolls in Austria
Vehicles up to 3.5 t need a vignette and pay a separate €12.50 section toll on the A13 Brenner motorway. Heavier trucks pay the distance-based GO toll.
Lueg Bridge in 2026
On the Brenner motorway, the Lueg Bridge is down to one lane on many days in 2026. We build in buffer time and confirm your delivery window accordingly.
Driving bans
Night and weekend bans in Tyrol and Italy’s Sunday ban apply to trucks over 7.5 t. Our moving trucks of up to 7.5 t are not affected.
Access and loading space in Milan and Rome
Italian city centres regulate access strictly. We check the address in advance and apply for what is needed before we confirm your date.
Milan: Area C
The centre is charged on working days from 7:30 to 19:30, and a day ticket costs €7.50. Vehicles longer than 7.5 m need an exemption, which we take into account when choosing the vehicle.
Milan: Area B and loading space
In the Area B low-emission zone, diesel trucks need Euro 6 in 2026. We secure the loading space outside your building with a temporary permit to use the street.
Rome: street permit
Using the street for a move is requested from the responsible Municipio. A €16 revenue stamp, processing fees and a daily charge for the space apply.
Rome: ZTL and historic centre
Trucks over 3.5 t may only enter the limited-traffic zone (ZTL) in the Centro Storico and Trastevere during the day with a permit. In the Tridente, until 7 December 2026, moves also need a specific authorisation.
Anagrafe, codice fiscale and your car
Population register
If you stay longer than three months, register with your town’s population register (anagrafe). You need work, or sufficient means plus health insurance; registration is free.
Codice fiscale
EU citizens get the tax code with form AA4/8 and an ID at any Agenzia delle Entrate office. You need it for your lease, electricity and a bank account, for example.
Your car
A car with German plates has to be re-registered in Italy within three months of taking up residence there.
No customs
Household goods from Germany need no customs declaration, because Germany and Italy are both in the EU single market.
Packing, furniture assembly and practical extras
Pack your own boxes and leave the heavy furniture to the team, or hand over the whole household while you deal with everything else. Each service is agreed and priced in your fixed-price offer.
Packing and unpacking
Full packing, or just the kitchen, books and fragile items. We protect furniture, label boxes by room and can unpack at delivery. Our packing guide helps with what you prepare yourself.
Furniture dismantling and assembly
We dismantle wardrobes, beds and tables before loading and rebuild them in Italy. New IKEA furniture can be assembled at the new home too.
Large TVs and valuable pieces
Share screen sizes and photos so we can plan suitable protection. Flag paintings and antiques in advance; see our art transport service.
Temporary storage
If your new home in Italy isn’t ready when you have to leave, we store your belongings and deliver later. Storage period and redelivery are agreed in your offer.
Insurance
Every Smoover move is insured through Allianz. Different levels of cover are available depending on the value of your belongings; we explain them before you book.
Leaving your old flat
Where available, add move-out painting and final cleaning for the days after collection, so you can hand back the keys without organising a second company.
How your move to Italy works
- Show us what’s coming with you.Send your German and Italian addresses, preferred dates and an inventory. For a larger home, a short video is enough and we create the list for you.
- Receive your offer by WhatsApp or email.We review transport, access and services and send a detailed fixed-price offer. Ask your questions, then book online when it works for you.
- Access and permits.We apply for the no-parking zone in Germany, sort out loading space and access rules in Italy, and confirm stairs and lift at both addresses.
- Collection in Germany.The team carries out the agreed packing and dismantling, protects your furniture and loads the vehicle.
- Delivery in Italy.We unload, place the furniture in the rooms you choose and reassemble what was taken apart. Someone needs to be there to let the team in.
Keep passports, keys, medication and everything for the first few days with you, not in the truck.
Questions about moving from Germany to Italy
How much does it cost to move from Germany to Italy?
A studio starts at €1,450 from Munich to Milan and €2,000 from Munich to Rome, including VAT. From Berlin, a studio to Milan starts at €2,000. Your fixed price follows from your inventory, access and the services you book.
How long does a move from Germany to Italy take?
From Munich to Milan usually one to two days, to Rome two to three days from collection to delivery. We confirm the delivery window in your offer.
Why doesn’t the moving truck drive through Switzerland?
Switzerland is outside the EU customs territory, so household goods would have to be declared and secured for transit there. Via the Brenner, the move stays within the EU single market.
Do I have to register in Italy?
Yes, if you stay longer than three months: register with your town’s population register (anagrafe). You get the tax code (codice fiscale) from the Agenzia delle Entrate.
Can the truck drive into Rome’s historic centre?
Trucks over 3.5 t may only enter the ZTL in the Centro Storico and Trastevere during the day with a permit. We check your address in advance and plan the vehicle and permit accordingly.
What do I have to do with my German car?
Within three months of taking up residence in Italy, it has to be re-registered with Italian plates.
How are my belongings insured?
Every Smoover move is insured through Allianz. Different levels of cover are available depending on the value of your belongings; we explain the options before you book.
Useful next steps
Planning your move to Italy?
Send both addresses, your dates and an inventory. We put together your fixed-price offer and plan the route and access.
Prices and rules checked: 30 September 2026. The route map is a schematic illustration, not an exact routing.