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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Italy is to bus via Brno which costs €95 - €180 and takes 2 days 2h.

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 €90 - €280.

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 23m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Italy?

The distance between Helsinki and Italy is 1978 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 43h 19m and costs €270 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 40m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 47h 23m.

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 10:28 AM in Helsinki and 9:28 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 21498+ hotels available in Italy.

Helsinki to Italy - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Helsinki to Italy by plane, bus, train, ferry, night train, car, 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 Milan Linate Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane HEL - LIN
5h 40m
€101–277
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane HEL - BGY
6h 29m
€76–651
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
43h 19m
€273–448
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 Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain Fr
43h 25m
€174–344
Ferry, night train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Salzburg Hbfnighttrain 305
3. Take the night train from Salzburg Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
2d 7h
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane HEL - BLQ
5h 39m
€90–274
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane HEL - FLR
5h 57m
€112–336
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 33m
€79–260
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane HEL - FCO
6h 39m
€93–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N1385
47h 23m
€122–231
Bus via Brno
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Brnobus
3. Take the bus from Brno Benesova Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
2d 2h
€98–173
Drive 4,426.2 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Romecar 4,426.2 km
46h 27m
€794–1,147
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Romecar
45h 23m
€712–1,805

Helsinki to Italy by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

43h 19mAverage Duration

€273Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helsinki to Italy.

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Distance: 1,977.7 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Italy?

Finnair, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Termini via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 47h 23m.

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