What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Italy is to fly and bus which costs €65 - €300 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Italy is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €85 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Italy. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Termini via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 22m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Italy?

The distance between Helsinki and Italy is 2005 km. The road distance is 4426.2 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Italy without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 23m and costs €280 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Italy?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Helsinki to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Italy bus from?

Helsinki to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Italy?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Italy is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €85 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €250 - €410 and takes 47h 22m.

Where does the Helsinki to Italy bus arrive?

Helsinki to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Italy?

Italy is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 3:45 AM in Helsinki and 2:45 AM in Italy.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Italy is 4426 km. It takes approximately 46h 27m to drive from Helsinki to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21375+ hotels available in Italy.

Helsinki to Italy - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 14 ways to get from Helsinki to Italy by plane, bus, train, car, ferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane HEL - BLQ
5h 39m
€88–344
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane HEL - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
6h 51m
€69–299
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Bohumintrain Ic
3. Take the train from Bohumin to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
40h 23m
€289–515
Bus, train via Suwałki
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Suwalki, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Suwalki to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
40h 43m
€322–544
Drive 4,426.2 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Romecar 4,426.2 km
46h 27m
€832–1,201
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane HEL - FLR
5h 57m
€135–346
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane HEL - TRN
6h 19m
€86–378
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HEL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
6h 24m
€87–300
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane HEL - FCO
6h 29m
€86–290
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane HEL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 25m
€110–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206a
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N1385
47h 22m
€258–404
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Triestebus
3. Take the train from Trieste C.le to Roma Terminitrain
2d 1h
€272–441
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Rivne Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rivne Central Bus Station to Roma Termini Giolittibus
2d 13h
€183–255
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Romecar
2d 4h
€746–1,070

Helsinki to Italy by bus and train

18Weekly Services

40h 23mAverage Duration

€289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,005 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Italy?

Finnair, Lufthansa City, and Air Dolomiti fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Termini via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 47h 22m.

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