- 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 on Aug 29
$421
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$435
Fastest journey on Aug 29
11 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
16 h 48 m
Trains on Aug 29
2
Distance
898 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Genoa will cost around $435 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $421.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Genoa without transferring at least 3 times.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $192 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $192, while a flight costs an average of $654.
Distance: 557 miles (898 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$654 Average price | $192 Average price Cheapest | $364 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 12m Average total duration 19h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Genoa:
A bus is $462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Genoa costing on average $654.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 42m.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Genoa trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:58 AM Rotterdam | 11h37 | 9:35 PM Genoa | 4 transfers | |
![]() | 6:58 PM Rotterdam | 21h58 | 4:56 PM Genoa | 3 transfers | |
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Take a train from Rotterdam to Genoa and enjoy the approximately 557 miles (898 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 17:40.
Distance 557 miles (898 km) |
First train 5:38 AM |
Last train 5:40 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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