How to travel from Genoa to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Genoa and Helsinki is around 2,101km (1,305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Genoa to Helsinki by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Helsinki → Genoa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical cost€290($290)
+ 6 others5 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Milan Lampugnano then Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Verona Porta Nuova, ferry
Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then Hamburg and then to Stockholm Centralstation then take a ferry to Kolera-allas.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€300($300)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Genoa to Helsinki by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).
The distance between Genoa and Helsinki is around 2,101km (1,305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,051km (1,274 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Genoa and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Genoa to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Genoa and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Genoa and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Genoa and Helsinki. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Genoa to Helsinki. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Genoa to Helsinki typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL).
The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Genoa and Helsinki. The distance is around 3,234km (2,010 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €290 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 4h 50m | €290($290) | every 30 mins | 2,101km (1,305 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, Fly | 6h 15m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 2,126km (1,321 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 25m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 2,164km (1,345 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 6h 35m | €355($355) | every 4 hours | 2,358km (1,465 miles) |
| Train to Ventimiglia, Fly | 7h 25m | €440($440) | every 4 hours | 2,404km (1,494 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 7h 45m | €190($190) | hourly | 2,641km (1,641 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | €230($230) | twice a week | 2,959km (1,839 miles) |
| Bus to Milan Lampugnano, ferry | 1 day 22h | €220($220) | once a week | 3,149km (1,957 miles) |
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 3h | €300($300) | once a week | 2,896km (1,799 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 17h | €200($200) | 4 times a week | 2,963km (1,841 miles) |
Drive + 2 similar | 1 day 11h | €685($685) | on demand | 3,234km (2,010 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 1 day 22h | €895($895) | twice a week | 2,731km (1,697 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 2 days 6h | €590($590) | once a week | 3,750km (2,330 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Genoa and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Finnlines
St Peters Line
DFDS Seaways
Bus companies
Sindbad
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Lasta
Airports near Helsinki
The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
Turku Airport (TKU)
- Distance
- 152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Helsinki