Removals from the UK to Italy
Italy means France first, then the Alps. We load at your UK door, cross the Channel, and bring the load over the mountains onto the autostrade.
A move from the UK to Italy takes the France route and keeps going — south-east across France, through an Alpine tunnel and into northern Italy. From Milan it’s a straight run down the peninsula to Florence, Rome or further.
Distance makes Italy a route where planning earns its keep: the crossing, the tunnel, and a delivery window that suits access at the Italian end, where historic-centre streets can be famously tight.
What we move to Italy
- Full households making a permanent move to northern or central Italy
- Part-loads sharing an Italy-bound lorry to keep the long haul affordable
- Restoration and second-home moves into Tuscan and Umbrian properties
- Delicate loads — art, instruments and antiques wrapped for a long road journey
Where in Italy
- Tuscany & Florence The countryside move many dream about — and a steady favourite.
- Milan & Lombardy The first major region over the Alps; the natural first drop for a northern-Italy move.
- Rome & Lazio A long run south, but well-travelled; historic-centre access is planned ahead.
- Lake Como & the north Popular for second homes; reachable soon after the Alpine crossing.
- Umbria & Le Marche Quieter countryside inland — the road-less-travelled Tuscan alternative.
The route from the UK to Italy
Italy is a two-part journey — France, then the Alps. A load travels roughly like this:
- 1
Load at your UK address
Wrapped and listed, access sorted beforehand.
- 2
To the coast & across
Down to the M20 and over by ferry or the Eurotunnel shuttle.
- 3
Across France
South-east through France towards the Alpine border with Italy.
- 4
Alpine tunnel
Through the Fréjus or Mont Blanc tunnel into the Piedmont or Aosta side of Italy.
- 5
Autostrade to the door
Down the Italian motorway network to your destination, then unloaded and reassembled.
Customs & paperwork
An Italian move needs a customs entry and an inventory showing the goods are your household effects, not a commercial import.
We prepare the documents and handle the transit through France and over the Alps.
The Italian end can involve access permits for historic centres — we flag that early so delivery day runs smoothly.
Why people make this move
- Italy draws people for the countryside, the cities and the pace of life — and the route rewards planning.
- Northern Italy is reachable on a single well-planned road journey.
- A shared load makes even a Rome or Tuscany move workable for a smaller household.
We moved a houseful from the UK to a place outside Florence. MKN planned every leg, including a narrow lane at the Italian end where a smaller van did the last bit. Everything arrived intact.
Moving to Italy — your questions
How does the Alpine crossing affect my move to Italy?
After the drive across France, the load crosses into Italy through the Fréjus or Mont Blanc tunnel. It adds distance rather than difficulty — we plan the crossing and the timing so the lorry reaches your Italian address on the agreed day.
Can you deliver into a historic-centre address in Italy?
Yes, with planning. Cities like Florence and Rome restrict access to historic centres, so we check permits and parking before the day. Sometimes a smaller shuttle vehicle handles the final stretch to the door.
Do you move antiques and artwork to Italy safely?
We wrap delicate items — art, antiques, instruments — for the long road journey, with proper padding and secure loading. For particularly valuable pieces we’ll talk through extra protection and the right cover before we set off.
Is a part-load to Italy possible?
Yes. Given the distance, sharing a lorry with other Italy-bound moves is often the sensible choice for anything less than a full house. We’ll price both a shared and a dedicated load so you can choose.
Other routes we run
Ready to move to Italy?
Tell us about your move — home or business, across the UK or into Europe — and we’ll come back with a clear quote. No obligation, no pressure.