- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Monterosso al Mare to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monterosso al Mare to Genoa will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 35 trains that leave Monterosso al Mare for Genoa on Wed, Aug 05, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
Intercity 680
Intercity 658
Intercity 670
Intercity 684
Intercity 652
Intercity 510
Intercity 674
Intercity 680
Intercity 670
Intercity 684Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monterosso al Mare to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$13 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
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 Monterosso al Mare to Genoa:
A bus is $0.66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monterosso al Mare to Genoa costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Monterosso al Mare to Genoa trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 2:36 PM Monterosso | 2h10 | 4:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674 | 2:55 PM Monterosso | 1h19 | 4:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510 | 3:23 PM Monterosso | 1h15 | 4:38 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380 | 4:06 PM Monterosso | 1h35 | 5:41 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:36 PM Monterosso | 2h10 | 6:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680 | 4:55 PM Monterosso | 1h20 | 6:15 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 5:07 PM Monterosso | 1h54 | 7:01 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12236 · Regionale 12440 | 5:36 PM Monterosso | 2h10 | 7:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22940 · Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3384 | 5:47 PM Monterosso | 1h54 | 7:41 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 6:36 PM Monterosso | 2h10 | 8:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684 | 6:55 PM Monterosso | 1h21 | 8:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12240+ Intercity 518 | 7:36 PM Monterosso | 1h58 | 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3281+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 8:00 PM Monterosso | 2h03 | 10:03 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:36 PM Monterosso | 2h08 | 10:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12243+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 9:20 PM Monterosso | 2h05 | 11:25 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:39 PM Monterosso | 2h20 | 11:59 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12245+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 10:20 PM Monterosso | 2h17 | 12:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
Regionale 12310 | 4:55 AM Monterosso | 1h49 | 6:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 5:14 AM Monterosso | 1h27 | 6:41 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:33 AM Monterosso | 1h45 | 7:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22818 · Regionale 12320 | 5:59 AM Monterosso | 1h51 | 7:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658 | 6:11 AM Monterosso | 1h30 | 7:41 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:27 AM Monterosso | 1h39 | 9:06 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 8:36 AM Monterosso | 2h35 | 11:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588 | 9:07 AM Monterosso | 1h58 | 11:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 505+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 9:56 AM Monterosso | 1h57 | 11:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 10:14 AM Monterosso | 1h39 | 11:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368 | 10:14 AM Monterosso | 1h27 | 11:41 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666 | 10:33 AM Monterosso | 1h43 | 12:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:39 AM Monterosso | 2h07 | 12:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12224 · Regionale 12380 | 11:36 AM Monterosso | 2h10 | 1:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22916 · Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 3032 | 11:47 AM Monterosso | 1h45 | 1:32 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:36 PM Monterosso | 2h10 | 2:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670 | 12:55 PM Monterosso | 1h21 | 2:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376 | 2:01 PM Monterosso | 1h40 | 3:41 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Monterosso al Mare to Genoa run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Celebrated art museum in a UNESCO palace, showing European paintings from medieval to baroque periods in elegant historic interiors.
Historic palace museum with frescoed rooms, portraits, and decorative arts. A cornerstone of Genoa’s civic collections on Via Garibaldi.
UNESCO avenue lined with splendid Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Genoa’s grandest street and the city’s essential architectural walk.
Historic old port redeveloped with promenades, museums, and harbor views. A lively base for walking, sightseeing, and modern Genoa culture.
Large central square framed by civic buildings and the famous fountain. A classic meeting point and key stop between the center and old town.
Liguria's iconic flatbread made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Crisp outside and soft inside, it is a classic Genoese street food.
Fresh basil sauce from Genoa made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, pecorino, and olive oil. It is the city's most famous pasta condiment.
Hand-shaped twisted pasta traditionally served with pesto, green beans, and potatoes. This combination is a hallmark of home-style Genoese cooking.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the old harbor area, known for refined Ligurian seafood tasting menus and polished contemporary service.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving classic Genoese dishes, pesto, and seafood in a warm, established setting.
Popular casual spot famed for farinata and other wood-fired Ligurian street foods. Simple atmosphere, central location, and long local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are reasonable for most tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis are usually rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Monterosso al Mare 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.

Most Monterosso al Mare to Genoa trains use the Monterosso to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Monterosso al Mare and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Monterosso has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Miky, Ristorante Belvedere
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Monterosso. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Monterosso.
Available at Monterosso: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Monterosso: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Monterosso: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Porto Roca, Hotel Palme, Hotel Margherita.
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 Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
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