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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Palermo is to fly which costs €85 - €300 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Palermo is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Palermo?

The distance between Helsinki and Palermo is 2654 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Palermo without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 5h and costs €390 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Helsinki to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Palermo bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Palermo?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Palermo is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs €85 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €290 - €450 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Helsinki to Palermo bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 12:21 PM in Helsinki and 11:21 AM in Palermo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki to Palermo?

Book your Helsinki to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6187+ hotels available in Palermo.

Helsinki to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Palermo by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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

Fly Helsinki Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane HEL - PMO
8h 46m
€86–300
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 Trieste Airporttrain Rjx / ...
5. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Roma Terminitrain Fr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
2d 5h
€394–713
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus
2d 11h
€291–448
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Naples Beverellocar
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
2d 7h
€903–1,331
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TLL - PMO
11h 59m
€111–267
Fly Helsinki Airport to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane HEL - TPS
2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
10h 48m
€119–395
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 Treviso Centraletrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Treviso Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
2d 5h
€421–743
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 Centrale Station to Napoli Centrale Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
2d 13h
€363–603
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 Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
4. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
3d 1h
€219–327

Helsinki to Palermo by bus and train

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2d 5hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,654.1 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Palermo, Italy?

Ryanair, Finnair, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Palermo Terminal Bus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 2d 11h.

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