- 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 Oct 29
$31
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$40
Fastest journey on Oct 29
5 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
6 h 10 m
Buses on Oct 29
17
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Genoa will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 17 buses from Venice to Genoa, including 6 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Venice to Genoa run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 but you can travel from only $9 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Venice to Genoa.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $446 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Genoa buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 6h10 | 12:20 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 5h50 | 12:20 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 8h05 | 7:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 8h15 | 8:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h45 | 8:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h50 | 10:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Venice, Port | 4h35 | 10:55 PM Genoa, Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 4h35 | 10:55 PM Genoa, Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 7h15 | 2:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 6h50 | 2:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 6h10 | 6:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 5h50 | 6:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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Most Venice to Genoa buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia station pair, with some services arriving at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel. Use this guide to compare Venice and Genoa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries are nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel. ATMs are available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel.
Ticket office support is available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel.
Available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel: Accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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.
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