- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Genoa’s major maritime museum with immersive exhibits on navigation, seafaring, migration, and the city’s port history. A strong choice for understanding Genoa’s identity.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
74
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.
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Regionale Veloce 3367
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Regionale Veloce 3367
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Regionale Veloce 3383
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Regionale Veloce 3375
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Regionale Veloce 3065
86039+
Intercity 635
86009+
Intercity 631
86059+
Intercity 639
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Intercity 635
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Intercity 631Omio 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 $287.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $714 Average price | $68 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 $37 (€30).
A bus is $696 (€570) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Genoa costing on average $714 (€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 today, Friday, June 19. 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 3367 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 4h54 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 6h54 | 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+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 6h23 | 4:17 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 3371 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 5h55 | 4:17 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 | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 7h23 | 6:17 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 3371 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 5h23 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 4h55 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 6h55 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Intercity 635 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 5h43 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 3h51 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 5h51 | 6:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Intercity 635 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 4h39 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Intercity 681 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 6h14 | 7:08 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 635 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 4h11 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Intercity 681 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 5h46 | 7:08 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 635 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 3h43 | 5:05 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 | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 4h23 | 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 | |
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 | |
86045+ Intercity 681 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 4h14 | 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 | |
86047+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 4h55 | 8:17 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 | |
86049+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 3:52 PM Nice-Ville | 4h25 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Intercity 681 | 3:52 PM Nice-Ville | 3h16 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Intercity 639 | 3:52 PM Nice-Ville | 5h16 | 9:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Intercity 639 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 4h46 | 9:08 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+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 3h55 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
86055+ Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 4:53 PM Nice-Ville | 4h41 | 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
86057+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 5:23 PM Nice-Ville | 5h01 | 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 | |
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 | |
86005+ Regionale Veloce 3365 | 6:53 AM Nice-Ville | 5h24 | 12:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86005+ Intercity 631 | 6:53 AM Nice-Ville | 4h12 | 11:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
86005+ Regionale Veloce 3365 | 6:53 AM Nice-Ville | 5h32 | 12:25 PM Genoa Brignole | 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 navigation, seafaring, migration, and the city’s port history. A strong choice for understanding Genoa’s identity.
A celebrated group of historic palace museums including Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, and Palazzo Doria Tursi, known for art collections and grand interiors.
A landmark palace hosting major art exhibitions and cultural events in the historic center. Worth visiting for both the architecture and changing exhibition program.
Genoa’s most famous historic street, lined with magnificent palaces and central to the UNESCO Rolli heritage area.
A picturesque old fishing quarter with pastel houses, small beach views, and strong appeal for photos, sunset walks, and social media visitors.
The regenerated old port area with waterfront promenades, cultural venues, and one of the city’s main strolling and gathering spaces.
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.
Short twisted pasta traditionally served with pesto alla genovese, often with potatoes and green beans. It is one of the most classic local first courses.
Soft, olive oil-rich flatbread with a lightly crisp top and coarse salt. It is a daily staple in Genova, eaten from breakfast to aperitivo.
Established fine dining restaurant offering refined Ligurian-inspired cuisine in an elegant contemporary setting for a higher-end meal.
Well-known casual trattoria near the old port, loved for hearty local specialties, pesto dishes and generous portions in an informal atmosphere.
Respected restaurant specializing in Genoese and Ligurian cuisine, particularly fresh pasta and pesto, with a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards. Food and coffee are reasonable; hotels in central areas cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés or 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Genova Brignole -> Piazza De Ferrari, Genova
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.

Most Nice to Genoa trains use the Bevera to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Nice and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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