- 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
$17
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1h 40m
Average duration
2h 31m
Buses per day
12
Distance
160 km
Omio 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 bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $553 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 38m Average total duration 14h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $538 (€442) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa costing on average $553 (€454).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 14h 38m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $72 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€46). The journey takes 2h 41m 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, Alsa.
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 | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
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 | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h40 | 5:35 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 | |
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 | 8:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h10 | 11:30 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 | |
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Buses from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Genoa run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. 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 05:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Genova — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Genova 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.
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