How to travel from Geneva to Genoa

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Genoa

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €77.

Distance: 296 km

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€38

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€121

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€251

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7h 41m

Average total duration

7h 11m

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6h 13m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Geneva to Genoa

How to get from Geneva to Genoa by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Geneva to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5709 · 4704
    6:45 AM8h55
    Genève, Gare Routière
    3:40 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5709 · 4704
    6:45 AM8h55
    Genève, Gare Routière
    3:40 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Lufthansa CitylineLH2383+Air DolomitiEN8294
    8:50 AM3h45
    Geneva International Airport
    12:35 PMGenoa Airport
    7821One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 45+IntercityIntercity 679
    1:27 PM6h17
    Geneva station
    7:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe
    1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 41+IntercityIntercity 637
    5:27 AM7h17
    Geneva station
    12:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe
    1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM6h40
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    1:00 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    791One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:05 PM6h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    11:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    941One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:35 AM8h45
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    2:20 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    1071One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vueling AirlinesVY1223 · VY6010
    4:05 PM5h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:55 PMGenoa Airport
    3581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vueling AirlinesVY6201 · VY6010
    9:45 AM12h10
    Geneva International Airport
    9:55 PMGenoa Airport
    4051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7367 · AF1404+ITAAF9789
    2:40 PM8h10
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:50 PMGenoa Airport
    3831One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Genoa

Travel to Genoa 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 Geneva to Genoa.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Genoa including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Genoa is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Genoa:

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Genoa costing on average €60.

A bus is €55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Genoa costing on average €77.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Genoa is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Genoa take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 11m.

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

The Geneva to Genoa distance is approximately 296 km.
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Genoa is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Genoa as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Genoa:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Genoa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Genoa by train.
  • Travel with Swiss to go to Genoa by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Genoa by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Genoa:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Genoa often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Naples, Nice, Rome, Portofino. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Genoa and these popular destinations at a great price.

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