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Compare bus and flight for Rome to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $129. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.2 - 5.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $129, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 1368 miles (2202 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$278 Average price | $201 Average price Cheapest | $1148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 49h 20m Average total duration 48h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
6.6 - 13.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Helsinki:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Helsinki costing on average $278 (€225).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 48h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Helsinki
How to get from Rome to Helsinki by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Helsinki is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM55h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina3:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2$2861One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM55h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina3:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2$2861One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AY176210:30 AM3h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport2:55 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport$4321One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM55h40Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:10 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$2861One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM63h35Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)4:10 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$3461One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM62h55Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)3:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2$3511One-way3 transfers
D84360 · D826159:25 PM18h20Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport4:45 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport$2881One-way1 transfer
D84356 · D8261310:50 AM4h50Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport4:40 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport$3461One-way1 transfer
KL1604 · KL125512:45 PM10h40Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:25 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport$3731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Helsinki:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Helsinki costing on average $278 (€225).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 48h 50m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Helsinki as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Helsinki, linja-autoasema.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Helsinki by bus.
- Travel with Finnair, KLM, Air Baltic, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Malta Air, Air France, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Transavia France to go to Helsinki by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Finnair.
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