The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Genoa
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€61
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Genoa will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 33 trains that leave Bologna for Genoa on Sun, May 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 03 the direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
On Sun, May 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale TTPER 2076 · Regionale 30238:33 AM5h29Bologna Centrale2:02 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€251One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TRENORD 10466 · Regionale TTPER 208210:33 AM5h39Bologna Centrale4:12 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€251One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 208211:50 AM4h22Bologna Centrale4:12 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€251One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 20706:33 AM3h41Bologna Centrale10:14 AMGenoa Piazza Principe€251One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TRENORD 10466 · Regionale Veloce 302710:33 AM5h29Bologna Centrale4:02 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€281One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+
Regionale TRENORD 2327+
FRECCIABIANCA 861911:51 AM2h48Bologna Centrale2:39 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€921One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+
Intercity 66912:51 PM2h53Bologna Centrale3:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€891One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+
Intercity 15498:36 AM3h02Bologna Centrale11:38 AMGenoa Piazza Principe€761One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+
FRECCIABIANCA 861911:36 AM3h03Bologna Centrale2:39 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€921One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+
Intercity 66510:36 AM3h08Bologna Centrale1:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€761One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 191 km
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Live departures
Bologna to Genoa train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Genoa trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 2066+ Intercity 633 | 5:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 8:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · Regionale Veloce 3063 | 5:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 10:02 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ Intercity 657 | 5:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 9:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 | 6:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 10:14 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ Intercity 1549 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h40 | 11:38 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ Intercity 659 | 7:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h13 | 10:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ Intercity 637 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h54 | 12:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale 3023 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h12 | 2:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale TTPER 2076 · Regionale 3023 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h29 | 2:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ Intercity 1549 | 8:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h02 | 11:38 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ Intercity 637 | 9:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h08 | 12:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale 3023 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 2:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale 3023+ Intercity 665 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 2:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TRENORD 10466 · Regionale TTPER 2082 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h39 | 4:12 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TRENORD 10466 · Regionale Veloce 3027 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h29 | 4:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Intercity 665 | 10:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h08 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3025 | 10:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h22 | 2:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 604 · Intercity 669 | 11:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h39 | 3:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 11:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h03 | 2:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 2082 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h22 | 4:12 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ Regionale TRENORD 2327+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 11:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 2:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17414 · Regionale TTPER 2472 · Regionale Veloce 3031 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 6:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Intercity 669 | 12:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h53 | 3:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ Regionale Veloce 3029 | 12:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h22 | 4:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2490 · Regionale Veloce 3073 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 6:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale Veloce 3037 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 8:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 1766 · Regionale Veloce 3041 | 6:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce 3043 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h41 | 11:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale Veloce 3043 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 11:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
9948 · 9992 | 7:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 11:23 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
9948 · 9992 | 7:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 11:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 687 | 7:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h08 | 10:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna to Genoa
Trains from Bologna to Genoa run on average 43 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 191 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Genoa trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Genoa from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Genoa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Genoa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Genoa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Genoa
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Verdi.
- Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto
- Trattoria Rosmarino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Bristol Palace
- NH Genova Centro
- Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-6 for intercity trains
- Hall 3: platform 7-9 for high-speed trains
- Metro: Line M
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 12
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo
- Trattoria La Ruota
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Esperia
- Hotel Villa Pagoda
- Hotel Astor
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Genova Brignole and beyond
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