- 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
CHF37
Average price
CHF59
Fastest journey
13 h 3 m
Average duration
13 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
812 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paola to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paola to Genoa will cost around CHF59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF37.
Of the 3 trains that leave Paola for Genoa on Wed, Aug 05, 3 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 812 km distance in an average of 13 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 3 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 15 h 25 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.






Trains from Paola to Genoa run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF35 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 504 miles (812 km) distance in 11h 55m.
Distance 504 miles (812 km) |
Average train duration 10h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF35 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 55m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
The table below shows live departures for Paola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:39 PM Paola | 13h03 | 7:42 AM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:54 PM Paola | 11h55 | 10:49 AM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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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 Paola 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 Paola to Genoa trains use the Paola to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Paola and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paola has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Piazzetta, Trattoria del Mare
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Paola. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Paola. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paola: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paola: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paola: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Blumentag, Hotel Sant'Agostino, Hotel Alhambra.
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 Pra is 11 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Pra has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Genova Pra.
ATMs are available at Genova Pra.
Available at Genova Pra: WC.
Available at Genova Pra: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Pra.
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