Moving to Rome
Household moves from Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and the rest of Germany to Rome. We request the street space, plan access around the ZTL and the Brenner route, and deliver at a fixed price agreed in advance.
ISO certifiedHow much does it cost to move to Rome from Germany?
A studio move to Rome starts at €2,000 from Munich, €2,300 from Berlin and €2,450 from Hamburg, including VAT. A 1-bed flat starts at €2,500 from Munich, a 2-bed flat at €2,950. 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 | €2,000 | €2,500 | €2,950 |
| Berlin | €2,300 | €3,400 | €4,000 |
| Hamburg | €2,450 | €3,500 | €4,150 |
Starting prices for the transport of a typical household of this size, without extra services. Open the calculator →
In Rome, access can matter as much as distance. Many historic streets lie inside the ZTL, where larger trucks may not enter during the day, so a flat in Trastevere can need a smaller vehicle or a longer carry than one outside the centre.
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 Rome
A couple moves a 1-bed flat of about 12 m³ from Munich to a flat outside the ZTL in Rome. The truck drives via the Brenner and needs a permit to occupy the street while unloading. This is a worked example based on our starting prices, not a completed customer move.
The permit is requested from the Municipio responsible for the address. A €16 revenue stamp, processing fees and a daily occupation charge apply on top of the moving price.
| Distance | about 930 km via the Brenner |
|---|---|
| Home size | 1-bed flat, about 12 m³ |
| Starting price | €2,500 incl. VAT |
| Rome permit | city charges on top: €16 stamp, fees, daily charge |
| Time on the road | two to three days |
Your price depends on your own inventory, access and services.
Germany to Rome at a glance
Every road route from Germany to Rome crosses the Alps. The Brenner is the usual crossing, and in 2026 it needs extra planning.
- Distance:about 930 km from Munich, 1,510 km from Berlin and 1,670 km from Hamburg, via the Brenner.
- Collection to delivery:two to three days, depending on the start city and traffic at the Brenner.
- Austria:vehicles up to 3.5 t need a vignette; heavier trucks pay the distance-based GO toll. The Brenner motorway has its own section toll.
- Brenner in 2026:the Lueg bridge on the A13 runs on one lane per direction on many days, and Tyrol holds back trucks over 7.5 t on set dosing days.
- Italian weekend rules:trucks over 7.5 t may not drive on Sundays and public holidays, 09:00–22:00 from October to May.
- Customs:none: household goods move between Germany and Italy without customs formalities.
ZTL, Fascia Verde and parking in Rome
Rome restricts traffic in the historic centre and in a wider low-emission ring. We check your address before we confirm the plan.
ZTL in the historic centre
The Centro Storico and Trastevere are limited-traffic zones. Even with a goods permit, trucks over 3.5 t may not enter between 07:00 and 20:00, so we plan the vehicle size and time for addresses inside the ZTL.
Tridente until 7 December
In the Tridente area and nearby sectors, goods vehicles may not enter between 08:00 and 18:00 until 7 December 2026. Removals there need a specific authorisation from the city.
Fascia Verde
Rome’s low-emission ring bans older diesel vehicles, up to Euro 3, from Monday to Saturday, and newer diesels on smog-alert days. We plan with a vehicle that meets the rules on your moving day.
Permit to occupy the street
To reserve space for the truck, the Municipio responsible for your address issues a permit to occupy public ground for a move. We request it once your date is fixed.
Anagrafe and codice fiscale
Residence registration
If you stay longer than three months, register with the Comune’s population register (anagrafe). You need work, or enough income and health insurance; registration is free.
Codice fiscale
Italy’s tax code is needed for most contracts. EU citizens apply at any Agenzia delle Entrate office with a passport or ID card.
No customs
Household goods from Germany need no customs declaration, because Germany and Italy are both in the EU single market.
Your invoice
You receive an invoice from Smoover that you can use for reimbursement by your employer or for your tax return.
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 Rome. 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 Rome 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 Rome works
- Show us what’s coming with you.Send your German and Rome 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.
- Permits and access.We request the street permit in Rome, check whether your address is inside the ZTL and confirm the vehicle and loading time.
- Collection in Germany.The team carries out the agreed packing and dismantling, protects your furniture and loads the vehicle.
- Delivery in Rome.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 night with you, not in the truck.
Questions about moving to Rome
How much does it cost to move from Germany to Rome?
A studio starts at €2,000 from Munich, €2,300 from Berlin and €2,450 from Hamburg, including VAT. A 1-bed flat starts at €2,500 from Munich. Your fixed price follows from your inventory, access and the services you book.
How long does a move from Germany to Rome take?
Plan two to three days from collection to delivery, depending on the start city and traffic at the Brenner. We confirm the delivery window in your offer.
Can a moving truck enter Rome’s ZTL?
Only with a permit, and trucks over 3.5 t may not enter the historic-centre ZTL between 07:00 and 20:00. For addresses inside it, we plan a smaller vehicle or a slot outside those hours.
Do I need a permit to park the truck in Rome?
Usually yes. The Municipio responsible for your address issues a permit to occupy public ground for a move; a revenue stamp, fees and a daily charge apply.
Do I pay customs when moving to Italy?
No. Germany and Italy are both in the EU, so household goods cross the border without customs formalities.
What do I have to register after moving to Rome?
Register with the Comune’s population register if you stay longer than three months, and get a codice fiscale from the Agenzia delle Entrate.
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 Rome?
Send both addresses, your dates and an inventory. We put together your fixed-price offer and the access plan.
Prices and rules checked: 30 September 2026. Images are AI-generated and illustrative, not photographs of customer moves.