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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Italy is to fly which costs €85 - €270 and takes 5h 45m.

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 45m and costs €85 - €270.

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 18m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Italy?

The distance between Helsinki and Italy is 1980 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 21m and costs €250 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 46m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 47h 18m.

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 11:19 PM in Helsinki and 10:19 PM 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 21360+ 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 46m
€94–276
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
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 39m
€77–239
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 21m
€259–433
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 Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain Fr
43h 33m
€194–390
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
€191–485
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane HEL - BLQ
5h 45m
€88–263
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane HEL - FLR
6h 3m
€115–295
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane HEL - FCO
6h 45m
€96–301
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane HEL - BGY
6h 35m
€89–640
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 18m
€118–226
Bus via Katowice
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Katowicebus
3. Take the bus from Katowice to Rzymbus
2d 12h
Drive 4,426.2 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Romecar 4,426.2 km
46h 27m
€790–1,141
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
€710–1,792

Helsinki to Italy by bus, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

43h 21mAverage Duration

€259Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,980.2 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Italy?

Finnair, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) 3 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 18m.

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