- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Genoa’s major maritime museum with immersive exhibits on seafaring, migration, and navigation; one of the city’s most popular cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Genoa will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Genoa without transferring at least once.
86017+
Regionale Veloce 3367
86023+
Regionale Veloce 3371
86035+
Regionale Veloce 3375
86027+
Regionale Veloce 3371
86059+
Regionale Veloce 3383
86039+
Intercity 635
86059+
Intercity 639
86017+
Intercity 745
86037+
Intercity 635
86057+
Intercity 639Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 $12, and a flight costs an average of $291.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $723 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 37m Average total duration 16h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Nice to Genoa:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Genoa costing on average $38 (€30).
A bus is $704 (€570) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Genoa costing on average $723 (€585).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Flight takes on average 16h 37m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
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 Nice to Genoa trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86017+ Intercity 745 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 3h42 | 1:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 6h54 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 4h54 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 6h23 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 4h23 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Intercity 635 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 7h11 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3367 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 3h55 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86023+ Intercity 635 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 6h43 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 5h55 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Intercity 635 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 6h11 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 7h23 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 5h23 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Intercity 635 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 5h43 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 6h55 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 4h55 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86029+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 11:54 AM Nice-Ville | 6h23 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86029+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 11:54 AM Nice-Ville | 4h23 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86029+ Intercity 635 | 11:54 AM Nice-Ville | 5h11 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 12:24 PM Nice-Ville | 3h53 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Intercity 635 | 12:24 PM Nice-Ville | 4h41 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 12:24 PM Nice-Ville | 5h53 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 5h23 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Intercity 681 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 6h14 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Intercity 635 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 4h11 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 4h55 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Intercity 681 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 5h46 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Intercity 635 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 3h43 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 4h23 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Intercity 635 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 3h11 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Intercity 681 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 5h14 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 5h55 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 3h55 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Intercity 681 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 4h46 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Intercity 639 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 6h14 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 5h23 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Intercity 681 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 4h14 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Intercity 639 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 5h46 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Intercity 681 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 3h46 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 4h55 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 3:53 PM Nice-Ville | 4h24 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 3:53 PM Nice-Ville | 6h31 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Intercity 639 | 3:53 PM Nice-Ville | 5h15 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 3h55 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 6h02 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Intercity 639 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 4h46 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86055+ Regionale Veloce 3093 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 4:53 PM Nice-Ville | 4h41 | 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
86055+ Intercity 639 | 4:53 PM Nice-Ville | 4h15 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86055+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 4:53 PM Nice-Ville | 5h31 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86057+ Intercity 639 | 5:23 PM Nice-Ville | 3h45 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86057+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 5:23 PM Nice-Ville | 5h01 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86059+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 5:53 PM Nice-Ville | 4h31 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86059+ Intercity 639 | 5:53 PM Nice-Ville | 3h15 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86063+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 6:23 PM Nice-Ville | 4h01 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nice to Genoa run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $12 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 95 miles (154 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 10:23 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Genoa’s major maritime museum with immersive exhibits on seafaring, migration, and navigation; one of the city’s most popular cultural stops.
Historic ducal palace hosting major temporary exhibitions and cultural events in the heart of the old city.
A museum complex inside Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, and Palazzo Tursi, known for art collections and grand aristocratic interiors.
Genoa’s most famous street, lined with Rolli palaces and ideal for architecture, museums, and elegant city walks.
Picturesque former fishing village with pastel houses and sea views; highly popular for photos and sunset walks.
Beloved panoramic terrace offering one of the best views over rooftops, domes, and the harbor.
Genova’s signature basil sauce made with basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, garlic, olive oil, and often served with pasta. It is the city’s most famous culinary tradition.
Short twisted Ligurian pasta traditionally paired with pesto Alla Genovese, sometimes with potatoes and green beans. It is one of the most classic pasta dishes in Genova.
Soft, olive oil-rich flatbread with a crisp top and characteristic dimples, eaten at breakfast, as a snack, or alongside meals. It is a daily staple in Genova.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving polished Ligurian classics such as pesto dishes, stuffed pasta, and local seafood near the historic center.
Historic Genoese restaurant famous for classic Ligurian cuisine, especially pesto and refined traditional dishes, in an elegant setting.
Popular central trattoria known for authentic Genoese seafood and regional specialties in a lively, informal atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards. Street food and cafes are affordable, while hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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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