Venice to Genoa train

Trains from Venice to Genoa

On trains from Venice to Genoa, you will cover a distance of around 181 miles (291 km) and on average it will take you about 6h. There are about 30 trains every day on this route and the schedule is fairly standard across all days of the week. Departures are fairly consistent throughout the day starting at around 6 a.m. and continuing until just before 6 p.m.

Venice to Genoa Train Time: Daily Departures

All of the cheap trains from Venice to Genoa are focused during the heart of the day starting early in the morning until early in the evening. The train that departs first leaves at around 6:15 a.m. while the final train of the day departs at around 5:40 p.m. Because of the large number of trains that make this trip on a daily basis and the rather short amount of time they make trips, you can expect around 1 to 2 departures per hour during the day.

How long is the journey by train from Venice to Genoa

When traveling from Venice to Genoa by train the trip covers roughly 181 miles (291 km). There is quite a mix of different types of routes available on these trains. There are a couple of trains that are direct requiring no transfers while most of the trips with transfers require two transfers en route. There are also a couple of options that require just one transfer. This route also offers a mix of both high-speed and normal-speed trains.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Venice to Genoa?

Departure train station: There are two stations that serve as departure stations along this route. The first is the Santa Lucia Train Station with an incredibly convenient location just .7 miles (1.1 km) from the center of the city. Some of the amenities of the station include ticket windows on the main level as well as restrooms, a tourist information booth, as well as some shops and small restaurants. There is also a left luggage facility on this main level. One of the unique features of the station and of the city as well is it the main mode of transportation are the water buses that make stops right in front of the station that provides access to the city of Venice. The other departure station along this route is the Venice Mestre Train Station. The ground floor of the station provides luggage storage as well as restrooms plus several shops and small restaurants. When you step into the square outside you will find the Verona Portal Station which is a major bus terminal for this area so it is quite easy to get from anywhere in the surrounding area to the station by bus.

Arrival train station: There are three different stations where Venice to Genoa trains on this route arrive. The first is Genoa Piazza Principe Train Station which sits about 2.7 miles (4.5 km) from the center of the city. On the ground level of the station you will find many of the passenger services available plus some shops and some restaurants. This is also the location where you will find all of the ticket counters as well as a tourist information booth. On the underground level of the building, you will find the metro station serving several locations in Genoa. There are also several buses that make stops right near the station bus so traveling from the station after your trip is quite easy on public transportation. The second station is the Genoa Brignoli Station which literally sits in the center of the city. On the street level of this station, you will find the ticket offices as well as some shops and on the mezzanine level of the station, you will find a waiting room as well as some restaurants. At the north end of the station, you will find stops for the Genoa Metro that makes the station also very easy to access by public transportation. The final station is the Genoa Via di Francia station that is about 4 miles (6.3 km) west of the city center. Of the stations listed here, this is the one that is least used because demand is not very high for the station, and as such, there are limited amenities available here.

Which train companies travel from Venice to Genoa?

Trenitalia offers all of the Venice to Genoa trains on this route. They offer a pretty wide mix of all of their trains including some of their high-speed offerings as well as their Regionale and Intercity trains. Because of this variety trip times on this route vary from around 4h to around 7h 45min. This is also affected by the number of transfers needed along the route.

Trenitalia trains from Venice to Genoa

There are about 30 trains offered per day along this route. Two of these trains are direct trains while the rest of the trains require one or two transfers. Most of the trips on this route that require a transfer will require two of them. The trips on this route are a pretty even mix between normal speed and high-speed train offerings. With a mix of different trains and different numbers of transfers, this 181 mile (291 km) trip can take anywhere from 4h up to 7h 45min.

Train Venice to Genoa: Services on Board

Most of the cheap trains from Venice to Genoa on this route will offer two classes of seating although the names of the seating classes can vary by train. Some of the high-speed offerings may offer more classes of seating. All of the trains on this route offer a generous luggage allowance that lets you bring your luggage aboard the train free of charge and store it in some of the ample storage options located either over the seat or at the end of the car. You can bring a collapsible bicycle on board the train and you can bring pets on board the train free of charge. Passengers with disabilities or limited mobility that visit the Sale Blu offices that have locations in many of the stations in Italy will find staff that are there to assist them with all of their specific travel needs.

How to find cheap train tickets from Venice to Genoa?

If you are looking for cheap train tickets one of the best ways to do that is to book as far in advance as you can before the date of your travel. If there are discounts and specials that are being offered you are more likely to find these when you book far in advance. Another great tip is to take the slow road on these train trips. While the high-speed train offerings can get you there faster, traveling on normal-speed trains with multiple transfers is often going to save you money on the cost of your fare. One other great tip for saving money is to be flexible on the days and time to travel. When you search for trips you'll often see there are days and times that cost less due to the fact that these are not peak travel times.