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Galata Museo del Mare
Genoa’s major maritime museum with immersive exhibits on seafaring, migration, and navigation; one of the city’s most popular cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
517 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Formia-Gaeta to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Formia-Gaeta to Genoa will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 2 trains that leave Formia-Gaeta for Genoa on Sun, May 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 517 km distance in an average of 8 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 9 h 29 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 Formia-Gaeta to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Formia-Gaeta to Genoa:
A train is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Formia-Gaeta to Genoa costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
The journey is about 4m faster (6h 51m by train vs 6h 55m by car) and roughly $75 (€61) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($52 (€42) vs $128 (€103)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Intercity Notte, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Formia-Gaeta to Genoa trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:54 AM Formia-Gaeta | 7h55 | 11:49 AM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Formia-Gaeta | 9h29 | 8:34 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Formia-Gaeta to Genoa run on average 25 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (517 km) distance in 6h 53m.
Distance 321 miles (517 km) |
Average train duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6h 53m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 8:39 PM |
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Beloved panoramic terrace offering one of the best views over rooftops, domes, and the harbor.
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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. Round up taxi fares.
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