The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Genoa
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Genoa will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 20 buses that leave Florence for Genoa on Fri, Nov 21, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.
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Compare bus and train for Florence to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Florence to Genoa Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Live departures
Florence to Genoa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Genoa buses for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h40 | 1:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h05 | 6:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h10 | 8:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h00 | 8:15 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h40 | 9:00 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h00 | 1:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h50 | 3:45 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 3h20 | 1:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h00 | 1:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 5h20 | 3:45 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
1802 | 11:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h40 | 3:35 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
1802 | 11:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h25 | 3:20 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
054 · 060 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h00 | 7:15 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 5:55 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2h55 | 5:55 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h05 | 8:10 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h45 | 9:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Genoa
Buses from Florence to Genoa run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:09 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Gruppo Di Maio from Florence to GenoaYou can travel by bus between Florence to Genoa with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Gruppo Di Maio for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Florence to Genoa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Genoa by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Genoa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Florence, Villa Costanza (Tram T1), which is located around 7.2 miles (11.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Aquarium of Genoa, one of the largest aquariums in Europe featuring diverse marine life exhibits
- Palazzo Ducale, a historic palace hosting art exhibitions and cultural events
- Genoa Cathedral, a stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral with intricate frescoes and a treasury museum
- Via Garibaldi, a UNESCO World Heritage site lined with Renaissance and Baroque palaces
- Boccadasse, a picturesque fishing village with colorful houses and scenic views of the Ligurian Sea.
- Stroll through the Old Port, a vibrant area with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions
- Discover the Palazzi dei Rolli, a collection of Renaissance and Baroque palaces recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Wander the narrow streets of the Caruggi, Genoa's medieval district filled with charming alleys and local shops
- Take a scenic walk along Corso Italia, a popular promenade offering beautiful views of the sea
- Enjoy a day at the Galata Maritime Museum, exploring Genoa's rich maritime history.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
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- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence to Genoa
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
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