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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Genoa
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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 9m. 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 $14, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Genoa:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Genoa costing on average $58 (€48).
A bus is $152 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Genoa costing on average $184 (€152).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 22m.
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Genoa
How to get from Rome to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:35 PM6h50Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:25 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:35 PM6h50Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:25 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ13951:30 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$3991One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 79611:59 PM7h53Rome Tiburtina7:52 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$601One-way0 transfers
BUS LP518+
Intercity 5182:15 PM7h19Rome Termini9:34 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$611One-way1 transfer
Intercity 5107:36 AM7h51Rome Tiburtina3:27 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$621One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 PM7h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:45 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$241One-way0 transfers
180212:20 AM6h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina6:25 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$311One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:55 AM7h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$341One-way0 transfers
XZ242510:15 AM1h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:40 AMGenoa Airport$2201One-way0 transfers
AZ13839:25 AM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:35 AMGenoa Airport$3571One-way0 transfers
XZ24277:15 PM1h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:40 PMGenoa Airport$4651One-way0 transfers
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