- 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
$34
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cannes to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cannes to Genoa will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Cannes to Genoa without transferring at least once.
86027+
Intercity 681
86043+
Intercity 639
86049+
Intercity 639
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Intercity 681
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Intercity 681
86039+
Intercity 635
86009+
Intercity 631
86059+
Intercity 639
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Intercity 681
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Intercity 745Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannes 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 bus which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 15m Average total duration 16h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Cannes to Genoa:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Genoa costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $175 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Genoa costing on average $202 (€164).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 16h 15m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€27). The journey takes 3h 52m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cannes to Genoa trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86009+ Intercity 745 | 7:13 AM Cannes station | 5h52 | 1:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86009+ Intercity 631 | 7:13 AM Cannes station | 3h52 | 11:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86009+ Regionale Veloce 3365 | 7:13 AM Cannes station | 5h04 | 12:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86013+ Regionale Veloce 3365 | 7:42 AM Cannes station | 4h35 | 12:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86013+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 7:42 AM Cannes station | 6h35 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86013+ Intercity 745 | 7:42 AM Cannes station | 5h23 | 1:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86015+ Intercity 745 | 8:13 AM Cannes station | 4h52 | 1:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86015+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 8:13 AM Cannes station | 6h04 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86015+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 8:13 AM Cannes station | 6h15 | 2:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Intercity 745 | 8:42 AM Cannes station | 4h23 | 1:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 8:42 AM Cannes station | 5h35 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 8:42 AM Cannes station | 5h46 | 2:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 9:13 AM Cannes station | 7h04 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 9:13 AM Cannes station | 5h04 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 9:13 AM Cannes station | 5h15 | 2:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 9:42 AM Cannes station | 4h35 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 9:42 AM Cannes station | 6h35 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 9:42 AM Cannes station | 4h46 | 2:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Intercity 635 | 10:13 AM Cannes station | 6h52 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 10:13 AM Cannes station | 6h04 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 10:13 AM Cannes station | 6h15 | 4:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Intercity 635 | 10:42 AM Cannes station | 6h23 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 10:42 AM Cannes station | 5h35 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 10:42 AM Cannes station | 5h46 | 4:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
17473 · 86033+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 11:05 AM Cannes station | 5h12 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
17473 · 86033+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 11:05 AM Cannes station | 5h23 | 4:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Intercity 635+ 17473 | 11:05 AM Cannes station | 6h00 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 12:15 PM Cannes station | 6h02 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Intercity 635 | 12:15 PM Cannes station | 4h50 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 12:15 PM Cannes station | 6h13 | 6:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Intercity 635 | 12:42 PM Cannes station | 4h23 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 12:42 PM Cannes station | 5h35 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 12:42 PM Cannes station | 5h46 | 6:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 1:13 PM Cannes station | 5h04 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Intercity 635 | 1:13 PM Cannes station | 3h52 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 1:13 PM Cannes station | 5h15 | 6:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 1:42 PM Cannes station | 4h35 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Intercity 681 | 1:42 PM Cannes station | 5h26 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 1:42 PM Cannes station | 4h46 | 6:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Intercity 681 | 2:13 PM Cannes station | 4h55 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 2:13 PM Cannes station | 6h04 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 2:13 PM Cannes station | 6h15 | 8:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Intercity 681 | 2:43 PM Cannes station | 4h25 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 2:43 PM Cannes station | 5h34 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Intercity 639 | 2:43 PM Cannes station | 6h25 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Intercity 639 | 3:13 PM Cannes station | 5h55 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Intercity 681 | 3:13 PM Cannes station | 3h55 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 3:13 PM Cannes station | 5h04 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 3:42 PM Cannes station | 4h35 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Intercity 639 | 3:42 PM Cannes station | 5h26 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 3:42 PM Cannes station | 6h42 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86055+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 4:13 PM Cannes station | 6h11 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86055+ Intercity 639 | 4:13 PM Cannes station | 4h55 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86055+ Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 4:13 PM Cannes station | 5h21 | 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
86057+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 4:42 PM Cannes station | 5h42 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86057+ Intercity 639 | 4:42 PM Cannes station | 4h26 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86059+ Intercity 639 | 5:13 PM Cannes station | 3h55 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86059+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 5:13 PM Cannes station | 5h11 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86063+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 5:42 PM Cannes station | 4h42 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cannes to Genoa run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 12:36 AM |
Last train 8:09 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Genoa’s major maritime museum with interactive exhibits on navigation, migration, and Mediterranean seafaring. A strong choice for understanding the city’s port identity.
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Historic ducal palace hosting major temporary art exhibitions, cultural events, and public programs in the city center. Worth checking for current shows.
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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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