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 €75 - €250 and takes 6h 39m.

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 46m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Italy. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Termini via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Italy?

The distance between Helsinki and Italy is 1980 km. The road distance is 4426.1 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 44h 30m and costs €170 - €370.

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, Bus 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 €160 - €420 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Helsinki to Italy bus arrive?

Helsinki to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Italy?

Italy is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 9:33 PM in Helsinki and 8:33 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 30m to drive from Helsinki to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21391+ hotels available in Italy.

Helsinki to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Helsinki to Italy by plane, bus, train, ferry, night train, car ferry, 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
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HEL - MXP
6h 39m
€77–248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Vilnius, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis 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
44h 30m
€177–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus
3. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
2d 3h
€162–418
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
€190–485
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane HEL - FLR
6h 3m
€125–315
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 36m
€89–690
Bus via Kraków
1. Take the bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Krakow MDA Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from MDA dworzec autobusowy to Rabka Zdrój - Zaborniabus K1
3. Take the bus from Rabka Zdrój - Zabornia to Rzymbus
2d 4h
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Innsbruck Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centraletrain 89
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
2d 4h
€284–486
Drive 4,426.1 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Romecar 4,426.1 km
46h 30m
€803–1,160
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
€718–1,813

Helsinki to Italy by ferry, bus, night train, and train

1Weekly Services

2d 7hAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helsinki to Italy.

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Distance: 1,980.3 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Termini via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 2d 3h.

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