How to get to Rome from Helsinki

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Compare coach and flight for Helsinki to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £167 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.2 - 5.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £167, while a flight costs an average of £413.

Distance: 2202 km

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£413

Average Price

£167

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£834

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7h 28m

Average total duration

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5h 28m

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51h 2m

Average total duration

50h 32m

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30m

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32h 20m

Average total duration

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6.6 - 13.2kg

CO2 emissions

2.2 - 5.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Rome is a coach with an average price of £167.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Rome:

A coach is £246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Rome costing on average £413.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 28m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Coach takes on average 51h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Helsinki and Rome including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 26h 52m sooner (5h 28m by flight vs 32h 20m by car) and save roughly £421 compared to fuel and tolls (£413 vs £834). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Helsinki to Rome

How to get to Rome from Helsinki by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Helsinki to Rome is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:5057h10
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    23:00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    £1461One-way
    3 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:5057h10
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    23:00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    £1461One-way
    3 changes

Fastest

  • FinnairAY1763
    15:353h25
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    18:00Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    £1991One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    19:3050h55
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    21:25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    £1461One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:5064h15
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    6:05Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    £1461One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:5563h05
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    5:00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    £1521One-way
    2 changes
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82602 · D84357
    7:0513h50
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    19:55Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    £1731One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH2465+ITALH5161+Air DolomitiLH1886
    19:4013h25
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    8:05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    £1801One-way
    2 changes
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82604 · D84357
    8:3012h25
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    19:55Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    £1911One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Helsinki to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to Rome.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Helsinki and Rome including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Rome is a coach with an average price of £167.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Rome:

A coach is £246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Rome costing on average £413.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 28m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Coach takes on average 51h 2m.

The Helsinki to Rome distance is approximately 2202 km.
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Rome is:
  • Around 65 flights per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Rome as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Finnair, KLM, Air Baltic, Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, carpatair, Icelandair, Transavia France, Global Supply Systems, Lufthansa City Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, Malta Air, Cityjet to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Helsinki to Rome:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Finnair.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Helsinki to Rome, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Rome, you can explore Trastevere, a charming neighbourhood with narrow streets and vibrant nightlife, and take a stroll through Villa Borghese, a beautiful park with museums and gardens. Enjoy a gelato at Piazza Navona, a lively square with fountains and street artists. Visit the Spanish Steps for people-watching and a great view, and discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours. Must-see sights include the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Roman Forum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain.
Three to four days in Rome allows you to experience its key attractions, including the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Pantheon, while enjoying the city's vibrant culture and cuisine.

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