- 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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varazze to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varazze to Genoa will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 5 trains from Varazze to Genoa, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 48 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.

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Trains from Varazze to Genoa run on average 32 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (29 km) distance in 25m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Varazze to Genoa.
The table below shows live departures for Varazze to Genoa trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12397 | 1:53 PM Varazze station | 0h44 | 2:37 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12403 | 2:18 PM Varazze station | 0h53 | 3:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3075 | 3:02 PM Varazze station | 0h30 | 3:32 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12413 | 3:23 PM Varazze station | 0h45 | 4:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12417 | 3:53 PM Varazze station | 0h44 | 4:37 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12396+ Intercity 635 | 4:05 PM Varazze station | 1h00 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12423 | 4:18 PM Varazze station | 0h48 | 5:06 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3079 | 5:01 PM Varazze station | 0h29 | 5:30 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12433 | 5:23 PM Varazze station | 0h46 | 6:09 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12437 | 5:53 PM Varazze station | 0h44 | 6:37 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12443 | 6:18 PM Varazze station | 0h45 | 7:03 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 681 | 6:43 PM Varazze station | 0h25 | 7:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12447 | 6:51 PM Varazze station | 0h46 | 7:37 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12453 | 7:23 PM Varazze station | 0h44 | 8:07 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12463 | 8:16 PM Varazze station | 0h46 | 9:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:56 PM Varazze station | 0h38 | 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3383 | 9:46 PM Varazze station | 0h38 | 10:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Varazze to Genoa with Regionale and Intercity. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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.
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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varazze 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 Varazze to Genoa trains use the Varazze to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Varazze and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Varazze 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: Garbassu, Trattoria Colombo
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Varazze. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Varazze. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Varazze: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Varazze: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varazze.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ariston, Hotel Savoy, Hotel Eden.
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 Sampierdarena is 3 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Sampierdarena 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Zenzero, Trattoria da Mario
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Sampierdarena. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Sampierdarena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Sampierdarena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Sampierdarena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Sampierdarena: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Galata, Hotel Bellevue, Hotel Helvetia.
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