- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
The largest maritime museum in the Mediterranean, detailing Genoa's rich maritime history.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Genoa will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 47 trains that leave Milan for Genoa on Sun, May 17, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
Regionale Veloce 3025
Regionale Veloce 3041
Regionale Veloce 3041
Regionale Veloce 3035
Regionale Veloce 3031
FRECCIAROSSA 9744
Intercity 669
FRECCIABIANCA 8619
FRECCIAROSSA 9744
Intercity 1549Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Milan to Genoa:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Genoa costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
The journey is about 20m faster (1h 54m by train vs 2h 14m by car) and roughly $36 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($18 (€15) vs $54 (€43)). 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 Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Italo, Frecciarossa.
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 Milan to Genoa trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 651 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h34 | 7:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 | 6:38 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h38 | 8:16 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 633 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h34 | 8:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale TTPER 2070 | 7:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 10:14 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657 | 8:05 AM Milan Centrale | 1h39 | 9:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3063 | 8:05 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h57 | 10:02 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3097 | 8:14 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h23 | 10:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 | 8:21 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h27 | 10:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3069 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1h53 | 10:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3069 | 8:38 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h40 | 10:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3097 | 8:43 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h54 | 10:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 659 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h34 | 10:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3085 · Regionale 12373 | 9:21 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h48 | 12:09 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1549 | 10:05 AM Milan Centrale | 1h33 | 11:38 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 637 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h34 | 12:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3023 | 12:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h57 | 2:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h34 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h53 | 2:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 | 12:38 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h40 | 2:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h29 | 2:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h39 | 3:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3027 | 2:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h57 | 4:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669 | 2:16 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h28 | 3:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h53 | 4:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 | 2:38 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h40 | 4:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 641 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h34 | 4:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h39 | 5:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3031 | 4:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h57 | 6:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3073 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 6:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3073 | 4:38 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h36 | 6:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 675 | 5:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h39 | 6:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h39 | 7:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3035 | 6:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h57 | 8:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h30 | 7:55 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h53 | 8:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 6:37 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h18 | 7:55 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 | 6:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h38 | 8:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 685 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h39 | 8:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 689 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h39 | 9:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3039 | 8:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h57 | 10:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h53 | 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 | 8:38 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h40 | 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h34 | 10:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
9992 | 9:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h53 | 11:23 PM Genoa Brignole | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3045 | 10:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3043 | 10:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h46 | 11:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3045 | 10:17 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h40 | 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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By Jessica Owen
Taking the Milan to Genoa train is one of the simplest and most scenic ways to reach the Italian Riviera. You’ll find frequent services, reasonable fares and a straightforward direct route through the Ligurian hills. I’ve traveled this route on both InterCity and Regionale services, and in this guide I’ll explain the ticket options and which service I recommend.

Italian InterCity train at Genoa Piazza Principe
Direct services depart from Milano Centrale and arrive at Genova Piazza Principe, although about half of these continue on to Genova Brignole station too.
Travel time ranges from around 1 hour 30 minutes on faster InterCity trains to roughly two hours on Regionale services.
The route begins across Lombardy’s flat plains before becoming more dramatic as you descend into Genoa through hills and tunnels. As the train approaches the city, you’ll start to catch glimpses of the sea, a clear sign you’ve reached the spectacular Italian Riviera.
Booking tickets is straightforward through Omio, and selecting either the InterCity or Regionale trains is easy.
It’s a good idea to buy snacks before boarding, as catering options on board are very limited on InterCity trains, and nonexistent on Regionale trains.
Wi-Fi is available, although slow, and toilets can be temperamental (I was unable to lock the door on one Regionale train). However, the seats on both train types are comfortable for this length of journey.
Milano Centrale is one of Italy’s largest and busiest stations, located around 15 minutes from the city center by Metro.
Arrive at least 20 minutes early, as the station has 24 platforms and train lengths can be very long. Check the board for your platform and proceed through the automated ticket barriers.
Inside the station, you’ll find cafés, restaurants and shops, plus a supermarket in the basement.
Most long-distance services arrive at Genova Piazza Principe. Located to the west of the city, it’s about a 15-minute walk downhill to Genoa’s historic center and old port area. Buses and taxis are also available directly outside the station, or you can take the local Metro into town.
There is typically at least one train per hour on the Milan-Genoa route from 6 am to 10 pm, giving you plenty of options.
Peak travel times can be busy, so booking ahead is recommended, especially on InterCity trains, which can sell out.
InterCity trains offer assigned seating, mostly arranged around tables of four, but there are also a few airline-style rows with pull-out tables. Luggage racks and air conditioning are standard, and most trains have vending machines for drinks and snacks.
Regionale trains are commonly double-decker with unreserved seating. Comfort levels vary depending on the age of the train, but for a journey of up to two hours, they remain a budget-friendly option.
For overall comfort on the train from Milan to Genoa, I prefer InterCity.
For my Milan to Genoa train, I paid €22 for an InterCity ticket, while a Regionale costs €15. However, advance tickets can be as low as €13 on InterCity. If budget is your priority, Regionale services offer excellent value. For a slightly faster Milan to Genoa train time and guaranteed seating, InterCity is worth the small upgrade.
| Item | Cost (eur) |
|---|---|
| Ticket price | €22 |
| Food & drinks | €8 |
| Travel to departure station | €2.2 |
| Travel from arrival station | €2 |
| Total | € 34.2 |
The Milan to Genoa train is easily the best way to travel between these two cities. Whether you choose InterCity or Regionale, the journey by train is straightforward and stress-free. Personally, I’d opt for InterCity for comfort, but either way, you’ll be enjoying Genoa’s coastline in under two hours.

Italian Regional train at Genoa Piazza Principe

Trains from Milan to Genoa run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:14 PM |
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The largest maritime museum in the Mediterranean, detailing Genoa's rich maritime history.
Housed in the Palazzo Spinola, this gallery features works by European masters and provides insight into Genoese art history.
Part of the Strada Nuova Museums, showcasing European art and local history within a stunning historic building.
The heart of Genoa's waterfront, redeveloped as a tourist and cultural area.
A picturesque fishing village in Genoa known for its colorful houses and coastal views.
A charming seaside district with parks and a scenic promenade, ideal for leisurely walks.
A type of flatbread topped with olive oil and salt, often enriched with rosemary or onions. A staple in Ligurian cuisine.
Traditional pesto made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Often served with pasta.
A savory pancake made from chickpea flour, olive oil, and water. It's baked in a wood oven until crispy.
Renowned for its homemade pesto and traditional Ligurian cuisine in a cozy setting.
Combines rustic charm with classic seafood dishes and local specialties like ravioli al tocco.
Classic Ligurian trattoria known for its authentic Genovese dishes like pesto pasta and farinata.
Accommodation is reasonable, but dining at certain restaurants can be pricey.
Tipping is appreciated. Leave small change in cafes, 10% in restaurants, and round up taxi fares.
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