Starting December 2026, direct high-speed trains will connect Munich with Milan and Rome, cutting travel to 6.5 and 8.5 hours respectively. A joint effort by Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, and ÖBB, the service offers a green, scenic alternative to air travel. Backed by the EU’s sustainability goals, future routes will include Berlin links. The Brenner Base Tunnel, opening by 2032, will further enhance speed and reliability.