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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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$33 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 |
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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 $33 (€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
AZ1320 · AZ13897:55 PM2h55Bologna Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale TTPER 17414 · Regionale TTPER 2472 · Regionale Veloce 333312:50 PM5h41Bologna Centrale6:31 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$221One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 2480 · Regionale Veloce 33414:33 PM6h29Bologna Centrale11:02 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$221One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale Veloce 30257:50 AM6h37Bologna Centrale2:27 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$221One-way1 transfer
0604:10 AM4h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:15 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$221One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:20 PM3h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)2:05 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 AM3h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:20 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$291One-way0 transfers
- AZ1318 · AZ13913:10 PM3h35Bologna Airport6:45 PMGenoa Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
- AZ1312 · AZ13836:30 AM4h05Bologna Airport10:35 AMGenoa Airport$2801One-way1 transfer
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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 $33 (€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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