- 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
$65
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
7 h 18 m
Average duration
7 h 41 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Genoa will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
It's difficult to get from Trieste to Genoa without transferring at least once.
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+
Regionale TRENORD 7563 · Regionale Veloce 3025
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+
Regionale Veloce 2125
Intercity 594+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1718+
Intercity 685
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+
Intercity 669
8902+
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+
Intercity 679
Intercity 594+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1718+
Intercity 685
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+
Regionale TRENORD 7563 · Regionale Veloce 3025
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+
Regionale Veloce 2125
Regionale Veloce 3440+
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+
BUS L679E
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
Intercity 673Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Trieste to Genoa:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Genoa costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Genoa costing on average $115 (€93).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€57) compared to roughly $166 (€133) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $95 (€77). The journey takes 6h 42m versus 5h 31m 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.
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 Trieste to Genoa trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 2125 | 6:00 AM Trieste Centrale | 7h39 | 1:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Intercity 669 | 7:07 AM Trieste Centrale | 8h38 | 3:45 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Regionale TRENORD 7563 · Regionale Veloce 3025 | 7:07 AM Trieste Centrale | 7h20 | 2:27 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ Intercity 669 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 8h24 | 3:45 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Intercity 673 | 9:39 AM Trieste Centrale | 8h06 | 5:45 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ Intercity 675 | 10:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 8h29 | 6:45 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ BUS L675E | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 8h14 | 7:12 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ BUS L679E | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 8h01 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1718+ Intercity 685 | 1:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 7h18 | 8:45 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3406+ FRECCIAROSSA 9750+ Regionale Veloce 2145 | 3:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 8h22 | 11:38 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Trieste to Genoa run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:16, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (405 km) distance in 6h 39m.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average train duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 6h 39m |
First train 1:16 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
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 Trieste 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 Trieste to Genoa trains use the Trieste Centrale to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale 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: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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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