- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Genoa’s major maritime museum with immersive exhibits on navigation, emigration, and Mediterranean seafaring history.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vernazza to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vernazza to Genoa will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 1 buses that leave Vernazza for Genoa on Sun, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 1 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vernazza to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Vernazza to Genoa:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vernazza to Genoa costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (1h 19m by bus vs 1h 49m by car) and save roughly $16 (€13) compared to fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $29 (€24)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:37PM | Arrival Time 03:42AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:42AM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Vernazza to Genoa buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:05 PM Vernazza | 1h30 | 5:35 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Vernazza | 1h35 | 8:05 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vernazza to Genoa run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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