- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$30
Fastest journey on Sep 01
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
2 h 51 m
Buses on Sep 01
11
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 11 buses from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa, including 11 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct buses cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a flight costs an average of $812.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $812 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa costing on average $24 (€19).
A train is $797 (€645) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa costing on average $812 (€658).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
Flight takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 32m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa buses for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4705 | 3:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h35 | 6:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h05 | 7:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h40 | 9:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h55 | 10:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h00 | 12:20 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h40 | 2:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
4732 | 1:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h10 | 4:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h10 | 4:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h10 | 8:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:25 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3h50 | 9:15 AM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
50107 | 7:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h50 | 10:35 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h00 | 11:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h10 | 3:15 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Genoa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Genoa trip today.
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Celebrated art museum in a UNESCO palace, showing European paintings from medieval to baroque periods in elegant historic interiors.
Historic palace museum with frescoed rooms, portraits, and decorative arts. A cornerstone of Genoa’s civic collections on Via Garibaldi.
UNESCO avenue lined with splendid Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Genoa’s grandest street and the city’s essential architectural walk.
Historic old port redeveloped with promenades, museums, and harbor views. A lively base for walking, sightseeing, and modern Genoa culture.
Large central square framed by civic buildings and the famous fountain. A classic meeting point and key stop between the center and old town.
Liguria's iconic flatbread made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Crisp outside and soft inside, it is a classic Genoese street food.
Fresh basil sauce from Genoa made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, pecorino, and olive oil. It is the city's most famous pasta condiment.
Hand-shaped twisted pasta traditionally served with pesto, green beans, and potatoes. This combination is a hallmark of home-style Genoese cooking.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the old harbor area, known for refined Ligurian seafood tasting menus and polished contemporary service.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving classic Genoese dishes, pesto, and seafood in a warm, established setting.
Popular casual spot famed for farinata and other wood-fired Ligurian street foods. Simple atmosphere, central location, and long local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are reasonable for most tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis are usually rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 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.

Most Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia station pair, with some services arriving at Genoa, Piazza Principe. Use this guide to compare Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and Genoa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Genoa, Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genoa, Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries are located within walking distance.
Wi-Fi is available at Genoa, Piazza Principe. ATMs are aTM machines are available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Genoa, Piazza Principe.
Available at Genoa, Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genoa, Piazza Principe: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Genova, Piazza Acquaverde is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova, Piazza Acquaverde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Genova, Piazza Acquaverde. ATMs are available at Genova, Piazza Acquaverde.
Ticket office support is available at Genova, Piazza Acquaverde.
Available at Genova, Piazza Acquaverde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova, Piazza Acquaverde: Basic accessibility features present.
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