- 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
$19
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Buses per day
19
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 $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 19 buses that leave Venice for Genoa on Sun, Jun 14, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 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 Sun, Jun 14 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 · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Venice to Genoa:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Genoa costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $82 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€46). The journey takes 5h 49m versus 4h 3m 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.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Genoa buses for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h30 | 3:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 8h10 | 5:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h50 | 7:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 8h30 | 9:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 8h00 | 9:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 8h00 | 10:00 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h40 | 10:00 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 7h20 | 10:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h00 | 10:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
94782 · 4731 | 4:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h50 | 11:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
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 · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 8h15 | 5:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h55 | 5:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
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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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h55 | 10:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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Buses from Venice to Genoa run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
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 5h 50m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
Genoa’s major maritime museum with interactive exhibits on navigation, migration, and Mediterranean seafaring. A strong choice for understanding the city’s port identity.
One of the Strade Nuove museums, displaying paintings, decorative arts, and historic interiors inside a UNESCO-listed palace.
Historic ducal palace hosting major temporary art exhibitions, cultural events, and public programs in the city center. Worth checking for current shows.
Genoa’s signature historic street lined with Rolli palaces, museums, and refined facades. Essential for architecture and photography.
Picturesque former fishing village with pastel houses and a small bay, especially popular for sunsets and social media photos.
The city’s main square, known for its monumental fountain and position between the historic center and modern commercial Genoa.
The city’s signature basil sauce made with Genovese basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, and olive oil. It is the most iconic flavor of Genova and traditionally served with local,
Hand-rolled Ligurian pasta traditionally paired with pesto. It is one of the most classic Genovese dishes and often includes potatoes and green beans in the same plate.
A local long pasta served with pesto, potatoes, and green beans. This is a beloved home-style Genovese preparation that shows the region’s simple but deeply aromatic cooking.
Popular central trattoria serving polished versions of Genoese and Ligurian classics, including pesto dishes and seafood, in a welcoming setting.
Well-known traditional osteria near the old port, appreciated for classic Ligurian seafood dishes and a lively, rustic setting.
Long-established local favorite known for farinata and other rustic Ligurian specialties. Informal, historic atmosphere in the old town.
Moderate by Italian standards. Food and coffee are reasonable, while hotels in central areas can cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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.

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