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Museo dei Cappuccini
Small convent collection with sacred art and devotional objects, best visited together with the hilltop church and panoramic terraces.
Cheapest price
kr117
Average price
kr137
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare will cost around kr137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr117.
Of the 9 buses that leave Genoa for Monterosso al Mare on Tue, Aug 04, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr83. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr83, and a train costs an average of kr104.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr121 Average price Cheapest | kr123 Average price | kr253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is kr1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare costing on average kr123.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around kr121 compared to roughly kr253 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr132. The journey takes 1h 29m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price kr80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price kr80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price kr110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price kr50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr123 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price kr80 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr199 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr117 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Monterosso al Mare buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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061 | 7:05 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 1h35 | 8:40 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h35 | 10:55 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 1h20 | 10:55 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h45 | 1:40 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:15 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 1h25 | 1:40 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h35 | 4:20 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h35 | 12:05 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h55 | 2:40 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h25 | 5:35 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr83 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price kr83 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Monterosso al Mare — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Monterosso al Mare trip today.
Small convent collection with sacred art and devotional objects, best visited together with the hilltop church and panoramic terraces.
Interpretive exhibition space introducing the Cinque Terre landscape, terraces, and local traditions through concise educational displays.
Local heritage display focused on Monterosso's maritime and village history, useful for context before exploring the old town and coast.
Monterosso's old town center, filled with narrow lanes, colorful houses, and shops, ideal for absorbing village atmosphere and history.
The newer beachside district with a broad promenade, hotels, and easy sea access, popular for sunsets and relaxed coastal walks.
Main sandy beach area with iconic views toward Il Gigante, excellent for a classic Monterosso seafront walk even outside swimming season.
Anchovies from Monterosso, often salted or marinated, are a local Slow Food specialty tied to the village's fishing tradition and coastal identity.
A crisp fried seafood mix of small fish, squid, and shrimp, served in Ligurian seaside towns and prized for very fresh local catch.
Ligurian focaccia topped with local olives, onions, or herbs. It is a daily staple across the region and a classic snack in Cinque Terre.
Historic seafront restaurant known for fresh seafood, anchovy dishes, and classic Ligurian cooking in an elegant but relaxed setting.
Well-regarded traditional spot serving seafood pasta, local fish, and regional specialties in a warm, old-town atmosphere.
Classic focacceria and bakery favored for focaccia, farinata, pizza slices, and quick Ligurian bites in an informal setting.
More expensive than many Italian towns due to Cinque Terre tourism. Hotels, seafood dining, and peak-season rail costs are high, while simple meals and coffee stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto, so tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up; cafés need no tip.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare 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 Monterosso al Mare, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Genoa to Monterosso al Mare buses use the Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia to La Spezia, Via Giosuè Carducci station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Monterosso al Mare bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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