- 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 Sep 19
$8
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$10
Fastest journey on Sep 19
50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
51 m
Trains on Sep 19
49
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sestri Levante to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sestri Levante to Genoa will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 49 trains from Sestri Levante to Genoa, including 36 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 52 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.
Regionale 12394
Regionale 12316
Regionale 12422
Regionale 12482
Regionale 12216
Intercity 680
Intercity 674
Intercity 684
Intercity 510
Intercity 670Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sestri Levante to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Sestri Levante to Genoa:
A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sestri Levante to Genoa costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 49m 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, Intercity Notte.
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 Sestri Levante to Genoa trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12446 | 6:47 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h24 | 8:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 7:25 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h51 | 8:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12450 | 7:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h14 | 8:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12456 | 7:47 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h24 | 9:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 518 | 8:30 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h04 | 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 8:36 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h27 | 10:03 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12470 | 9:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h12 | 10:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12480 | 10:30 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h29 | 11:59 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12300+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 11:08 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h29 | 12:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:32 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h10 | 5:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 5:26 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h18 | 6:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 5:40 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h01 | 6:41 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 6:05 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h13 | 7:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12328 | 7:05 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h05 | 8:10 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 7:16 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h00 | 8:16 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 7:58 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h06 | 9:04 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 662 | 8:14 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h01 | 9:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale 22812 | 8:26 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h05 | 9:31 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12344 · Regionale 12350 | 8:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h26 | 10:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12354 | 9:24 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h22 | 10:46 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 10:39 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h01 | 11:40 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12368 | 10:47 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h24 | 12:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12368+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 10:47 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h06 | 11:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666 | 11:20 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h56 | 12:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12374 | 11:31 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h15 | 12:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 | 12:26 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h00 | 1:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12384 | 12:30 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h16 | 1:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12388 | 12:45 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h26 | 2:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 1:24 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h52 | 2:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12394 | 1:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h14 | 2:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12398 | 1:47 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h24 | 3:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 | 2:26 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h00 | 3:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12404 | 2:31 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h15 | 3:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510 | 2:44 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h51 | 3:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12408 | 2:47 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h24 | 4:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 3:24 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h50 | 4:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12414 | 3:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h18 | 4:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12416 | 3:50 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h24 | 5:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12416+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 3:50 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h12 | 5:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 | 4:26 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h00 | 5:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12422 | 4:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h14 | 5:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 5:25 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h50 | 6:15 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12436 | 5:30 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h16 | 6:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 | 5:36 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h11 | 6:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12438 | 5:43 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h28 | 7:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12438+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 5:43 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h18 | 7:01 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3384 | 6:26 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h15 | 7:41 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12442 | 6:30 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h16 | 7:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sestri Levante to Genoa run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 43m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Discover the best of Genoa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Genoa trip today.
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.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving classic Genoese dishes, pesto, and seafood in a warm, established setting.
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 Sestri Levante 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 Sestri Levante to Genoa trains use the Sestri Levante to Genova Brignole station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Piazza Principe. Use this guide to compare Sestri Levante and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sestri Levante has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Polpo Mario, Osteria Mattana
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sestri Levante. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sestri Levante. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sestri Levante: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sestri Levante: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sestri Levante: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vis a Vis, Grand Hotel Villa Balbi, Hotel Miramare.
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 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 Sturla is 3 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Sturla has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Blunt Beach Club, Trattoria da Mario
Ticket office support is available at Genova Sturla.
Available at Genova Sturla: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Sturla: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Sturla: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Iris, Hotel Tirreno, Hotel La Capannina.
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