- Must visit
Musée du Château Grimaldi
Museum in the medieval château with art, history collections, and one of the town's best panoramic viewpoints.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Cagnes-sur-Mer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Cagnes-sur-Mer:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Cagnes-sur-Mer costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Cagnes-sur-Mer take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 3h 55m versus 2h 52m 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.
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Trains from Genoa to Cagnes-sur-Mer run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 12:42 AM |
Last train 7:34 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Museum in the medieval château with art, history collections, and one of the town's best panoramic viewpoints.
Renoir's final home and studio, preserving family collections, olive groves, and insight into the painter's late work.
Artist's estate and gardens tied to Pierre-Auguste Renoir, visited for landscape inspiration and cultural memory.
Medieval hilltop quarter with steep lanes, artists' studios, stone houses, and some of the town's best views.
Seafront promenade ideal for walking and cycling, lined with beaches and open views over the Mediterranean.
Popular pebble beach area with a broad waterfront, good for seaside walks, sunsets, and a relaxed Riviera atmosphere.
Socca is a thin chickpea pancake from nearby Nice, baked in a hot oven. It is a beloved Riviera street food with a crisp edge and soft center.
Pissaladière is an onion tart topped with anchovies and olives. It is a classic Niçoise snack found across the coast, including markets and bakeries nearby.
Salade niçoise combines tomatoes, eggs, anchovies or tuna, olives, and raw vegetables. It is the signature salad of the area and a staple summer meal.
Established French restaurant in Haut-de-Cagnes, appreciated for traditional regional cooking and a charming old-village setting.
Well-known seafood restaurant by the fishing port, valued for fresh fish, shellfish, and a lively marina atmosphere.
Popular casual spot near the coast serving Italian and Mediterranean dishes in a relaxed setting with broad local appeal.
Moderate for the French Riviera: stays and dining cost more than inland towns, but local transit and simple meals remain manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Cagnes-sur-Mer station -> Place de Gaulle, Cagnes-sur-Mer
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Cagnes-sur-Mer by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cagnes-sur-Mer, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Genoa to Cagnes-sur-Mer trains use the Genova Brignole to Cagnes-sur-Mer station pair, with some services arriving at Cros-de-Cagnes. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Cagnes-sur-Mer train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Cagnes-sur-Mer has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Bistrot de la Gare, Restaurant La Bourride
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Cagnes-sur-Mer. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cagnes-sur-Mer. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cagnes-sur-Mer: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cagnes-sur-Mer: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cagnes-sur-Mer: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Chantilly, Hotel Splendid, Hotel Tiercé Beach.
Cros-de-Cagnes is 1 km from Cagnes-sur-Mer city centre. Public transport options include:
Cros-de-Cagnes has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cros-de-Cagnes.
Ticket office support is available at Cros-de-Cagnes.
Available at Cros-de-Cagnes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cros-de-Cagnes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cros-de-Cagnes.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Le Vanillé, Hôtel Splendid.
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