Rome2Rio

How to get fromHelsinki to Palermoby ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Palermo

See all options

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

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

  1. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane TLL - PMO
    12h 13m
    €111–487

  2. Fly Helsinki Airport to Palermo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane HEL - PMO
    9h
    €91–340

  3. Bus, train via Kraków

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kaunas to Kraków Głównytrain train
    3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Graz Hbftrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Treviso Centraletrain train Rjx
    5. Take the train from Treviso C.le to Roma Terminitrain train
    6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    2d 7h
    €370–669

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus
    2d 11h
    €311–470

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Naples Beverellocar car
    2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry ferry
    2d 7h
    €906–1,335

  6. Fly Helsinki Airport to Trapani Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane HEL - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus bus
    12h 3m
    €94–315

  7. Fly Helsinki Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane HEL - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    9h 48m
    €99–242

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Triestebus bus
    3. Take the train from Trieste C.le to Napolitrain train
    4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    2d 14h
    €379–624

  9. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Rivne Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rivne Central Bus Station to Salernobus bus
    4. Take the train from Salerno to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    3d 3h
    €253–375

Helsinki to Palermo by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket€370Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Helsinki to Palermo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,617.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 13m

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

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. Alternatively, Finnair, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There