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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Barcelona to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 401 miles (646 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $205 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 19m Average total duration 13h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 0m Average total duration 25h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Genoa:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Barcelona to Genoa costing on average $120 (€97).
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Genoa costing on average $179 (€145).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Genoa costing on average $205 (€166).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 49m.
Train takes on average 24h 10m.
Ferry takes on average 25h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Genoa
How to get from Barcelona to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Genoa is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY60106:10 AM1h35Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 AMGenoa Airport$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
VY60106:10 AM1h35Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 AMGenoa Airport$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY60106:10 AM1h35Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 AMGenoa Airport$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus8:55 PM11h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:30 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$881One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:50 AM13h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$901One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM13h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:55 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$901One-way0 transfers
VY6342+
Regionale Veloce 3033+
Regionale TRENORD 8035411:25 AM6h53Barcelona El Prat Airport6:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$881One-way2 transfers
VY6330+
Regionale TRENORD 80338+
Regionale Veloce 30257:20 AM6h58Barcelona El Prat Airport2:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$881One-way2 transfers
VY6340+
Regionale Veloce 3037+
Regionale TRENORD 8036212:55 PM7h23Barcelona El Prat Airport8:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$881One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Genoa:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Barcelona to Genoa costing on average $120 (€97).
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Genoa costing on average $179 (€145).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Genoa costing on average $205 (€166).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 49m.
Train takes on average 24h 10m.
Ferry takes on average 25h 0m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port of Genoa.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Alsa, Infobus to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with Gnv, Grimaldi to go to Genoa by ferry.
- Travel with Vueling, ITA, Lufthansa to go to Genoa by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Alsa, Infobus.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Gnv.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling.
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