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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Palermo is to fly which costs €110 - €270 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Palermo is to ferry and fly which takes 11h 7m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Palermo via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Palermo?

The distance between Helsinki and Palermo is 2620 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Palermo without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Helsinki to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Palermo bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Palermo?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Palermo is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €270 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Helsinki to Palermo bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 5:56 AM in Helsinki and 4:56 AM in Palermo.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5741+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Palermo by ferry, plane, bus, train, shuttle, car, or car ferry

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 Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TLL - PMO
11h 7m
€81–292
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 Palermo Centraletrain Ic
2d 8h
€286–543
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 Treviso Centraletrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Treviso Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
2d 8h
€232–470
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus
2d 13h
€144–289
Fly Helsinki Airport to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane HEL - TPS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
11h 11m
€104–344
Fly Helsinki Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane HEL - PMO
11h 40m
€116–269
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kielce, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kielce to Salernobus
3. Take the train from Salerno to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
2d 21h
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Rivne Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rivne Central Bus Station to Salernobus
4. Take the bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Palermo Terminal Busbus
3d 3h
€208–327
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port of Naplescar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermocarferry
2d 8h
€859–1,253

Helsinki to Palermo by bus, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

2d 8hAverage Duration

€286Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helsinki to Palermo.

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Distance: 2,619.9 km
Duration: 11h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Palermo via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 2d 13h. Alternatively, Finnair, Ryanair, and Austrian Airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily.

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