- 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
$74
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
589 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Genoa will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 20 trains that leave Naples for Genoa on Thu, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 589 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 57 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 6 h 23 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.
InterCityNotte 796
Intercity 510
Intercity 822+
treno 12210 effettuato con bus GE032 · Regionale Veloce 3016
Intercity 552 · Intercity 518
Intercity 590+
Regionale 18303+
Intercity 684
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+
FRECCIARGENTO 8596
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+
FRECCIARGENTO 8556
FRECCIAROSSA 9636+
Regionale Veloce 3033
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 · FRECCIAROSSA 9644+
Regionale Veloce 3037
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+
Regionale Veloce 3029Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Genoa 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 flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 365 miles (589 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Naples to Genoa:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Genoa costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Genoa costing on average $136 (€112).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 31h 54m.
The journey is about 11m faster (6h 58m by train vs 7h 9m by car) and roughly $144 (€118) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($71 (€58) vs $214 (€176)). 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 Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo.
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 Naples to Genoa trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9606 · FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 5:09 AM Naples Centrale | 6h44 | 11:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 · FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3025 | 7:09 AM Naples Centrale | 7h09 | 2:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510 | 7:31 AM Naples Centrale | 9h07 | 4:38 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 · FRECCIAROSSA 9620+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 7:45 AM Naples Centrale | 6h54 | 2:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Intercity 669 | 8:55 AM Naples Centrale | 6h49 | 3:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ Regionale Veloce 3029 | 9:55 AM Naples Centrale | 6h23 | 4:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale 18303+ Intercity 684 | 10:26 AM Naples Centrale | 9h50 | 8:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9636+ Regionale Veloce 3033 | 11:55 AM Naples Centrale | 6h23 | 6:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 12:30 PM Naples Centrale | 6h31 | 7:01 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 552 · Intercity 518 | 1:21 PM Naples Centrale | 8h13 | 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 · FRECCIAROSSA 9644+ Regionale Veloce 3037 | 1:55 PM Naples Centrale | 6h23 | 8:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 2:40 PM Naples Centrale | 6h10 | 8:50 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9648+ Intercity 689 | 3:00 PM Naples Centrale | 6h44 | 9:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 · FRECCIAROSSA 9650+ Intercity 689 | 3:10 PM Naples Centrale | 6h34 | 9:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 3:10 PM Naples Centrale | 6h53 | 10:03 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Intercity 887 | 3:55 PM Naples Centrale | 6h45 | 10:40 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 4:55 PM Naples Centrale | 6h32 | 11:27 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 822+ treno 12210 effettuato con bus GE032 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 5:26 PM Naples Centrale | 12h16 | 5:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 6:40 PM Naples Centrale | 5h57 | 12:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 796 | 9:38 PM Naples Centrale | 9h54 | 7:32 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Naples to Genoa run on average 22 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 365 miles (589 km) distance in 8h 3m.
Distance 365 miles (589 km) |
Average train duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 8h 3m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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