The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Genoa
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Genoa will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 17 buses that leave Rome for Genoa on Mon, Nov 24, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 401 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €98.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €356 Average price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Rome to Genoa Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Live departures
Rome to Genoa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Genoa buses for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h50 | 1:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h00 | 3:55 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h15 | 4:10 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h25 | 7:35 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h40 | 7:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h45 | 5:55 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 24 | |||||
117 | 4:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h20 | 1:00 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h30 | 1:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h10 | 3:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h45 | 5:00 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h10 | 6:35 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 6h45 | 6:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h00 | 9:00 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Genoa
Buses from Rome to Genoa run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Rome to GenoaYou can travel by bus between Rome to Genoa with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Rome to Genoa
Traveling to Genoa from Rome by bus generally takes about 9h 25min and the journey includes one stop. You can board the bus servicing the two cities at the Roma Autostazione Tiburtina station on Largo Guido Mazzoni. The route offers one bus per day departing from the Roma Autostazione Tiburtina station and arriving at Genova, Piazza della Vittoria. It runs seven days a week with a standard departure time, having a frequency of about seven rides per week. Upon arrival in Genoa, you can explore the city by visiting the city's different attractions. For instance, you can go to the largest Italian aquarium at Acquario di Genova, Cathedral of San Lorenzo, or tour the lovely architecture at the Via Garibaldi Palaces, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How long is the journey by bus from Rome to Genoa?
A bus trip to Genoa from Rome lasts approximately 9h 25min. You can get the transportation at the Roma Autostazione Tiburtina, with the daily departure time set at around 10:55 p.m. The journey includes one change at Bologna, Autostazione, before completing the ride to Genova Piazza della Vittoria station in Genoa. The journey takes about 4h 55min to the Bologna Autostazione station, during which you have about a 20-minute break. After the change, the trip to Genova Piazza della Vittoria resumes for a duration of approximately 4h 10min. You can expect to reach Genoa at about 8:20 a.m., especially enhancing your convenience if you travel for business.
How many buses are there from Rome to Genoa?
Rome's route to Genoa has a bus service departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, and stopping at Genova, Piazza della Vittoria. This bus departs at around 10:55 p.m. and arrives at its destination in Genoa at about 8:20 a.m. You do not have to panic about adjusting your schedule because the service maintains this regular take-off and arrival times in its daily operations. It journeys once a day, seven days of the week, and takes around 9h 25min. Expect to pay more when you make last-minute bookings, such as getting tickets on the same day of travel. You may also acquire your tickets at a slightly higher rate when traveling on a Saturday or Sunday since many people journey between the two towns during the weekend.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Rome to Genoa?
Departure bus station: Buses from Rome to Genoa have their departing area at the Roma Autostazione Tiburtina. You can find this station on Largo Guido Mazzoni, 00162, which takes about 40-47min by train and shuttle. Ensure to be at the station at least 30min before the departure time. The bus station has toilets, newsagents, shops, bars, and restaurants where you can efficiently walk.
Arrival bus station: Genoa's arrival point is the Genova Piazza della Vittoria station and is about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from the town center. You can get to central Genoa via a bus or train that you can board at the Genova Brignole railway station, situated a walking distance from the Piazza della Vittoria square. The station has a bank, parking lot, takeout restaurants, and a lounge in its neighborhood that you can easily access to pass some waiting time.
Which bus companies travel from Rome to Genoa?
MarinoBus provides the buses traveling to Genoa from Rome. The company was established in the late 1950s in southern Italy and has a fleet of about 170 buses traveling around the country and European cities.
MarinoBus Rome to Genoa
MarinoBus is the only provider operating between these two cities. They have one bus running daily from the capital to Genoa, operating throughout the week, including weekends. The ride takes around 9h 25min and includes a transfer at Bologna Autostazione. You can expect to get to Bologna in about 4h 55min before continuing for approximately 4h 10min after about a 20-minute changing break. This company does not have any direct buses along this route. Marino Autolinee utilizes a fixed daily schedule with the departure time at around 10:55 p.m. and the arrival time being about 8:20 a.m. You can book your tickets online up to approximately four weeks in advance. The provider also incorporates a travel policy that requires a small fee if you want to cancel your ticket. Using this offer, you can manage any cancellations without much worry because the policy stays in effect up until 48 hours before the departure. You can also choose to suspend or change your reservation at no cost by contacting the company for added convenience.
Rome to Genoa Bus: Services on Board
Most MarinoBus services allow up to two checked luggage and a carry-on bag in the luggage compartment. If you have a pet, you can put aside concerns about your little companion because the bus permits you to bring on board the animal. Additionally, the company allows travel with your bicycle and counts it as luggage. However, you should contact the bus service for more information since most require you to dismantle the bike or fold it into two pieces for packing in a bag. Some buses come with air conditioning systems and accessible toilets for durable comfort throughout your travel. You might also enjoy entertainment via the integrated hi-fi stereo, color TV, and digital tachographs. Using the free Wi-Fi service, you can connect it to almost any portable laptop or phone to receive the latest news while maintaining smooth communication with your friends or family online. You can put aside worries about fatigue during the long trip because most of the buses have reclining seats with footrests. The seats also have covers designed with leather to create a relaxing and elegant environment. You can also correspond with the company if you have allergies since some buses come with seats designed with hypoallergenic material for inclusive comfort. Marino ensures persons with disabilities can enjoy a comfortable ride by equipping most of their vehicles with the necessary equipment. If you require assistance for the disabled, you can request help in advance of your departure by contacting the company via email. The service provider will assist you in dealing with your luggage and accessing the bus without additional charges.
FAQs: Bus from Rome to Genoa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
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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).
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- 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 Rome to Genoa
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Italiano (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 520, 720 Train: Leonardo Express
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