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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.

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Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
4h 20m
Average duration
10h 40m
Buses per day
7
Distance
294 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $330 Average price | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration 14h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Genoa to Geneva:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $142 (€117).
A bus is $287 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $330 (€271).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Flight takes on average 14h 52m.
Tickets start at around $142 (€117) compared to roughly $211 (€173) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€56). The journey takes 6h 28m versus 4h 37m 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 Genoa to Geneva trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:19 PM Genoa | 7h12 | 7:31 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:19 PM Genoa | 7h17 | 10:36 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
![]() | 3:44 AM Genoa | 6h47 | 10:31 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:38 AM Genoa | 6h58 | 11:36 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:44 AM Genoa | 6h52 | 11:36 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Genoa to Geneva run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 5:01 AM |
Last train 7:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Most Genoa to Geneva trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Genève station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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 Sturla is 3 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Sturla has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Blunt Beach Club, Trattoria da Mario
Ticket office support is available at Genova Sturla.
Available at Genova Sturla: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Sturla: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Sturla: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Iris, Hotel Tirreno, Hotel La Capannina.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
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