How to travel from Rome to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Rome and Helsinki is around 2,260km (1,405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Rome to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train, 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 → Rome if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Rome (FCO) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost€270($270)
Finnair
+ 7 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Warsaw and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Padova then take the bus to Łomża and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rome to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).
The distance between Rome and Helsinki is around 2,260km (1,405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,202km (1,368 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Rome and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rome and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rome and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Rome and Helsinki. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Rome and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 30m.
Finnair, Norwegian Air International, Scandinavian Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Ukraine International Airlines, KLM and Vueling Airlines fly between Rome and Helsinki. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 3h 30m.
The flight from Rome to Helsinki typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) 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 Rome and Helsinki. The distance is around 3,334km (2,072 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €270($270) | every 20 mins | 2,288km (1,422 miles) |
| Fly to Helsinki (HEL) | 5h 50m | €175($175) | every 30 mins | 2,872km (1,784 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 30m | €285($285) | hourly | 2,260km (1,405 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 22h | €190($190) | twice a week | 3,224km (2,003 miles) |
| Bus to Brno Benesova Bus Station, ferry | 1 day 22h | €185($185) | 3 times a week | 3,041km (1,890 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 16h | €210($210) | twice a week | 2,959km (1,838 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | €705($705) | on demand | 3,334km (2,072 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 2 days 8h | €630($630) | once a week | 3,967km (2,465 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rome and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Air Baltic
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Sindbad
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
DFDS Seaways
Train operators
Urlaubs-Express
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