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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Helsinki is to fly and ferry which costs €75 - €290 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Helsinki is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Rzym and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Krakow, MDA Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Rome to Helsinki?

The distance between Rome and Helsinki is 2289 km. The road distance is 4424 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus which takes 41h 1m and costs €320 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Rome to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Helsinki bus from?

Rome to Helsinki bus services, operated by Miś Krosno, depart from Rzym station.

Bus or fly from Rome to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Rome to Helsinki is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €240 - €330 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Rome to Helsinki bus arrive?

Rome to Helsinki bus services, operated by Miś Krosno, arrive at Kraków station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 11:28 AM in Rome and 12:28 PM in Helsinki.

Can I drive from Rome to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Helsinki is 4424 km. It takes approximately 46h 36m to drive from Rome to Helsinki.

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

Book your Rome to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1314+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Rome to Helsinki - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, night train, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane FCO - HEL
6h 38m
€86–261
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane FCO - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
9h 52m
€75–283
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bohumintrain Ec
4. Take the train from Bohumin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ec
5. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
41h 1m
€324–665
Train, bus via Vilnius
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
4. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
43h 17m
€335–575
Drive 4,424 km
1. Drive from Rome to Helsinkicar 4,424 km
46h 36m
€803–1,160
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane FLR - HEL
7h 57m
€182–403
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
47h 58m
€265–506
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rzym to Krakówbus
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1207
2d 2h
€242–323
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Rivne Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rivne Central Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
2d 12h
€193–255
Drive, car train, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcar
2. Take the cartrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Stendal Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Stendal Hbf to Swinoujsciecar
4. Take the carferry from Świnoujście to Trelleborgcarferry
5. Drive from Port Of Trelleborg to Helsinkicar
2d 6h
€717–1,116

Rome to Helsinki by train and bus

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41h 1mAverage Duration

€324Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,288.9 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and Norwegian Air International fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rzym to Helsinki, Bus Station via Kraków, Krakow Plaszow, Krakow Glowny, and Krakow, MDA Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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