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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Catania is to fly which costs €100 - €250 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Catania is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Catania station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Catania?

The distance between Helsinki and Catania is 2624 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Catania without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 6h and costs €310 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Helsinki to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Catania bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Catania?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Catania is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs €140 - €330 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Helsinki to Catania bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Catania?

Catania is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 12:40 PM in Helsinki and 11:40 AM in Catania.

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

Book your Helsinki to Catania bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4571+ hotels available in Catania.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Catania by ferry, plane, bus, train, night 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.

Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TLL - CTA
9h 45m
Fly Helsinki Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane HEL - CTA
6h 12m
€100–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Terminitrain Fr
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
2d 6h
€312–507
Bus, train via Kaunas
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Graz Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Treviso Centraletrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Treviso Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
2d 7h
€239–401
Ferry, night train, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Centralstation to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centraletrain 89
4. Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
2d 21h
Fly Helsinki Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane HEL - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain
13h 21m
€128–321
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bologna Centralebus
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus
2d 11h
€140–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Katowicebus
3. Take the bus from Katowice to Neapolbus
4. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus
2d 16h
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
2d 5h
€929–1,344

Helsinki to Catania by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

2d 6hAverage Duration

€312Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,623.9 km
Duration: 9h 45m

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

Finnair and Ryanair fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Bologna Centrale in around 2d 11h.

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