- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Genoa’s major maritime museum with immersive exhibits on seafaring, migration, and navigation; one of the city’s most popular cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
4 h 7 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Genoa will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 57 trains that leave Venice for Genoa on Mon, Jun 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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 Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale Veloce 3033
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale Veloce 3037
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale Veloce 3025
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 3041
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale Veloce 3029
FRECCIAROSSA 9744
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+
Intercity 673
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
Intercity 669
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+
Intercity 687
FRECCIAROSSA 9752+
Regionale Veloce 3041Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Venice to Genoa:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Genoa costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 Frecciarossa.
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 Venice to Genoa trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Regionale Veloce 3017 | 5:39 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h46 | 10:25 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale Veloce 3025 | 5:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h30 | 2:27 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Intercity 665 | 5:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 7h56 | 1:53 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8970+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 5:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h59 | 2:56 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ Intercity 511 | 6:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h03 | 12:21 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 · Regionale Veloce 3023 | 6:47 AM Venice Mestre | 7h15 | 2:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
8974+ Intercity 665 | On time 7:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h56 | 1:53 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8974+ Regionale Veloce 3025 | On time 7:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h30 | 2:27 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8974+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | On time 7:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h59 | 2:56 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+ Intercity 665 | 8:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h34 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale Veloce 3023 | 8:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h52 | 2:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale Veloce 3025 | 8:23 AM Venice Mestre | 5h55 | 2:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Intercity 665 | 9:00 AM Venice Mestre | 4h44 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale Veloce 3025 | 9:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h08 | 2:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h13 | 2:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale Veloce 3027 | 10:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h52 | 4:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 669 | 10:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h34 | 3:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale Veloce 3029 | 10:23 AM Venice Mestre | 5h55 | 4:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
8978+ Regionale Veloce 3033 | On time 10:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 7h30 | 6:27 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8978+ Intercity 669 | On time 10:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 3:53 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8978+ Intercity 673 | On time 10:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h56 | 5:53 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Intercity 669 | 11:30 AM Venice Mestre | 4h14 | 3:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale Veloce 3029 | 11:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h30 | 4:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale Veloce 3031 | 12:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h52 | 6:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632+ Intercity 673 | 12:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h34 | 5:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale Veloce 3033 | 12:23 PM Venice Mestre | 5h55 | 6:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale Veloce 3033 | 1:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h08 | 6:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+ Intercity 673 | 1:30 PM Venice Mestre | 4h14 | 5:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale Veloce 3033 | 1:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h30 | 6:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale Veloce 3037 | On time 1:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h33 | 8:30 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Intercity 685 | On time 1:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h56 | 8:53 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Intercity 679 | On time 1:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h55 | 7:52 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale Veloce 3035 | 2:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h52 | 8:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+ Intercity 679 | 2:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h34 | 7:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale Veloce 3037 | 2:23 PM Venice Mestre | 5h55 | 8:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ Intercity 679 | 2:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 7:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale Veloce 3037 | On time 2:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h33 | 8:30 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Intercity 685 | On time 2:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h56 | 8:53 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Intercity 679 | On time 2:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h55 | 7:52 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale Veloce 3037 | 3:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h08 | 8:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17204 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale Veloce 3039 | 3:12 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h50 | 10:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 3:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h07 | 7:55 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
8988+ Intercity 687 | On time 3:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h56 | 10:53 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | On time 3:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h08 | 12:05 AM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Intercity 685 | On time 3:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 8:53 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale Veloce 3039 | 4:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h52 | 10:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 3041 | 4:23 PM Venice Mestre | 5h55 | 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ Intercity 689 | 4:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 9:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 3041 | 5:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h08 | 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752+ Regionale Veloce 3041 | 5:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h30 | 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
8992+ Intercity 687 | On time 5:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 10:53 PM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
8992+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | On time 5:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h08 | 12:05 AM Genoa Brignole | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce 3043 | 6:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h41 | 11:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Intercity 687 | 6:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h26 | 10:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce 3045 | 6:23 PM Venice Mestre | 5h34 | 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 · FRECCIAROSSA 9556+ Regionale Veloce 3043 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h25 | 11:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 7:00 PM Venice Mestre | 4h57 | 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venice to Genoa run on average 31 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Discover the best of Genova — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Genova trip today.
Genoa’s major maritime museum with immersive exhibits on seafaring, migration, and navigation; one of the city’s most popular cultural stops.
Historic ducal palace hosting major temporary exhibitions and cultural events in the heart of the old city.
A museum complex inside Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, and Palazzo Tursi, known for art collections and grand aristocratic interiors.
Genoa’s most famous street, lined with Rolli palaces and ideal for architecture, museums, and elegant city walks.
Picturesque former fishing village with pastel houses and sea views; highly popular for photos and sunset walks.
Beloved panoramic terrace offering one of the best views over rooftops, domes, and the harbor.
Genova’s signature basil sauce made with basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, garlic, olive oil, and often served with pasta. It is the city’s most famous culinary tradition.
Short twisted Ligurian pasta traditionally paired with pesto Alla Genovese, sometimes with potatoes and green beans. It is one of the most classic pasta dishes in Genova.
Soft, olive oil-rich flatbread with a crisp top and characteristic dimples, eaten at breakfast, as a snack, or alongside meals. It is a daily staple in Genova.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving polished Ligurian classics such as pesto dishes, stuffed pasta, and local seafood near the historic center.
Historic Genoese restaurant famous for classic Ligurian cuisine, especially pesto and refined traditional dishes, in an elegant setting.
Popular central trattoria known for authentic Genoese seafood and regional specialties in a lively, informal atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards. Street food and cafes are affordable, while hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Genova Brignole, Genova -> Piazza De Ferrari, Genova
The train connection between Venice and Genova is a convenient way to explore two of Italy's most captivating cities. Travelers can choose from several providers, including Regionale, Frecciarossa, and Trenitalia. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can enjoy scenic views as you journey through picturesque landscapes in just a few hours. Whether you're heading for the canals of Venice or the stunning coastline of Genova, taking the train offers both comfort and efficiency for your travel plans.
Traveling from Venice to Genova takes approximately 5 hours and 4 minutes. There is a total of 8 connections per day, with direct trains available for this route. The departure stations are Venezia Santa Lucia and Venezia Mestre, while the arrival stations are Genova Piazza Principe and Genova Brignole.
The first daily train journey from Venice departs at 06:40 AM, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the beautiful coastal city of Genova. The last departure is scheduled for 05:09 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their day before heading back or continuing their adventures in Italy.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Venice to Genova is €23. The average ticket price typically hovers around €35, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Italian cities.
Welcome to Piazza de Ferrari, the vibrant heart of Genoa! This historic square has been a gathering place since the 19th century and is renowned for its stunning fountain and impressive architecture that reflects the city’s rich maritime heritage. As you stand here, take in the unique blend of neoclassical buildings surrounding you, each telling tales of prosperity from Genoa's days as a powerful republic.
Next, we’ll explore the magnificent Genoa Cathedral, or Cattedrale di San Lorenzo. Dating back to the 12th century, this architectural gem showcases an intriguing mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles while housing significant religious artifacts that highlight its importance in local history. Don’t miss its striking black-and-white striped façade—an iconic feature that sets it apart from other cathedrals across Italy!
Finally, let’s visit The Palazzi dei Rolli—a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing some of Genoa's most exquisite palaces built during its golden age between the late Renaissance and Baroque periods. These grand residences were once home to noble families who played pivotal roles in shaping European politics and culture; their opulent interiors are filled with art treasures waiting to be discovered. Each palace tells a story through intricate frescoes and lavish decorations that reflect both wealth and artistic innovation!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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.

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