- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Genoa’s major maritime museum with interactive exhibits on navigation, migration, and Mediterranean seafaring. A strong choice for understanding the city’s port identity.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pisa to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pisa to Genoa will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 7 buses that leave Pisa for Genoa on Sat, Jun 06, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Pisa to Genoa:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Genoa costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€32). The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 2m 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, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, Itabus, Lirosi Autoservizi.
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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Pisa to Genoa buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:50 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 2h40 | 4:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 2h50 | 7:35 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 2h55 | 9:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Pisa, Aeroporto Parcheggio Aurelia | 3h15 | 2:45 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 2h50 | 8:35 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 3h05 | 8:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 AM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 2h45 | 9:10 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Pisa to Genoa run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:36, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:36 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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