- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Genoa’s major maritime museum with immersive exhibits on navigation, emigration, and Mediterranean seafaring history.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
36
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 $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 36 trains that leave Milan for Genoa on Thu, Jul 02, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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 3045
Regionale Veloce 3025
Regionale Veloce 3033
Regionale Veloce 3025
Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3015
Intercity 887
Intercity 665
Intercity 689
Regionale Veloce 3013
Regionale Veloce 3037Omio 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 | $53 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 $35 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($18 (€15) vs $53 (€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 today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 651 | 6:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1h44 | 7:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1h51 | 8:16 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 | 6:38 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h38 | 8:16 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 7:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h37 | 10:02 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 7:38 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h24 | 10:02 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657 | 7:55 AM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 9:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h00 | 10:25 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 | 8:38 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h47 | 10:25 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2018 · Regionale Veloce 2125 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 4h18 | 1:33 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Intercity 511 | 9:15 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3h06 | 12:21 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
Regionale TRENORD 2367 · Regionale TTPER 2082 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h47 | 4:12 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2367 · Regionale TTPER 2082 | 1:38 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h34 | 4:12 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669 | 1:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 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 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h44 | 4:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 5:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h53 | 6:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 | 4:38 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h40 | 6:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 675 | 4:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 6:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 5:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 7:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h53 | 8:18 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 | 6:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 8:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 689 | 7:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 9:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 689 | 8:07 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h37 | 9:44 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 887 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h30 | 10:40 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3045 | 10:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 11:57 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 Sara Mastellone

Traveling from Milan to Genoa by train always feels like watching northern Italy slowly change character. Milan’s fast pace and modern skyline gradually give way to hills, tunnels, and finally the unmistakable feeling of being close to the sea. It’s not a long journey but it’s definitely worth it as well as the best way to visit the city or to reach the Cinque Terre.

The characteristic alleys of Genoa from below.
The train from Milan to Genoa takes between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the service, covering approximately 145 kilometers (90 miles). Most trains depart from Milano Centrale and arrive at Genova Piazza Principe (the main station of Genoa) or Genova Brignole.
I booked on Omio my Milan to Genoa train because I wanted a quick overview of all available options without opening multiple railway websites. I especially liked being able to compare high-speed and regional trains in one place. Since this route has many daily departures and types of trains, I could easily choose the right match for my plans.
Milano Centrale is a large station: huge halls, marble everywhere, travelers rushing in every direction. I arrived early, bought coffee and something sweet for the journey, and found my platform surprisingly quickly despite the station’s size.
Arriving in Genoa is completely different. The atmosphere immediately slows down, the air changes (I swear you can “feel” the sea!), and within minutes you start noticing this port city's characteristics: old buildings, narrow streets, and glimpses of the sea between them.
This is a busy route: there are frequent departures throughout the day, usually at least every hour, with both direct and faster high-speed options available.
I chose a Regionale Trenitalia train, the slowest but cheapest one. The ride itself was comfortable and unexpectedly scenic. As the train moved south, the landscape gradually became greener and I ended up spending most of the journey looking outside the window.
My ticket cost around €18, while prices generally range between €12 and €40 depending on train type and booking time.
| Item | Cost (eur) |
|---|---|
| Ticket price | €18 |
| Food & drinks | €5 |
| Travel to departure station | €2.2 |
| Travel from arrival station | €2 |
| Total | € 27.2 |
The Milan to Genoa train is one of those routes where the journey genuinely shifts your mood. Fast enough to be practical, but scenic enough to feel memorable: you’ll need nothing else.

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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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Genova — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Genova trip today.
Genoa’s major maritime museum with immersive exhibits on navigation, emigration, and Mediterranean seafaring history.
Part of the Strada Nuova Museums, known for aristocratic interiors, frescoes, and an important art collection.
Lavish royal residence museum with ornate halls, art, mirrors, and gardens overlooking the port area.
Genoa’s grand UNESCO street lined with noble palaces, one of the city’s essential walks for architecture lovers.
Picturesque former fishing village with pastel houses and sea views, especially popular for photos at sunset.
Revitalized old port area with waterfront promenades, public spaces, and many of Genoa’s top visitor attractions.
Genova’s signature basil sauce made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, and olive oil. It is the city’s most famous culinary tradition and is typically served with local past
Hand-rolled Ligurian pasta traditionally paired with pesto Alla Genovese, often with potatoes and green beans. It is one of the most classic plates to try in Genova.
A soft, olive-oil-rich flatbread with a lightly crisp top and coarse salt. It is an everyday staple in Genova, eaten from breakfast to aperitivo.
Well-known central trattoria serving traditional Ligurian dishes such as pansoti, trofie al pesto, and seafood. Cozy atmosphere with a strong local reputation.
Long-established old-port osteria known for hearty Genovese seafood and regional classics. Rustic and atmospheric, popular with both locals and visitors.
Historic, very traditional spot celebrated for farinata and other simple Ligurian specialties. Casual, old-fashioned, and one of the city’s classic addresses.
Moderate for Italy: focaccia and cafes are affordable, while hotels and seafood in central areas cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Genova Brignole, Genova -> Piazza De Ferrari, Genova
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Genoa 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 Genoa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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