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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Bologna to Genoa:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Genoa costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Genoa
How to get from Bologna to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
94742 · 47313:40 PM8h10Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 94742 · 47313:40 PM8h10Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+
Intercity 66912:51 PM2h53Bologna Centrale3:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$901One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale TTPER 20706:33 AM3h41Bologna Centrale10:14 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$301One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 1716 · Regionale Veloce 30774:33 PM3h45Bologna Centrale8:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$301One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 208211:50 AM4h22Bologna Centrale4:12 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$301One-way1 transfer
0604:10 AM4h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:15 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$261One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:20 PM3h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)2:05 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:05 AM4h00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:05 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$391One-way0 transfers
AZ1320 · AZ13897:05 PM3h45Bologna Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$4161One-way1 transfer
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LH122+LH18922:45 PM8h35Bologna Airport11:20 PMGenoa Airport$5851One-way2 transfers- LH5677+LH124+LH18922:45 PM8h35Bologna Airport11:20 PMGenoa Airport$5851One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Genoa:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Genoa costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 45 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Satam, BlaBlaCar Bus, TPER spa to go to Genoa by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Satam.
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