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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bolzano to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $401.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $401 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bolzano to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Bolzano to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Genoa:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Genoa costing on average $58.
A bus is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Genoa costing on average $401.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61. The journey takes 5h 30m versus 4h 37m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bolzano to Genoa
How to get from Bolzano to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolzano to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
5:00 PM 6h25 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 11:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:00 PM 6h25 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 11:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AZ1462 · AZ1391
3:15 PM 3h15 Venice Marco Polo Airport 6:30 PM Genoa Airport $146 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
8963+Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale Veloce 30372:42 PM 5h53 Bolzano/Bozen 8:35 PM Genoa Brignole $40 1 One-way 2 transfers- 8953+Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale Veloce 3023
6:42 AM 7h28 Bolzano/Bozen 2:10 PM Genoa Brignole $40 1 One-way 2 transfers - 8953+Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale Veloce 3025
6:42 AM 7h50 Bolzano/Bozen 2:32 PM Genoa Brignole $40 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
6:00 AM 6h40 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 12:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:30 AM 6h35 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 2:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
1:10 PM 6h20 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 7:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AZ1460 · AZ1383
6:15 AM 4h20 Venice Marco Polo Airport 10:35 AM Genoa Airport $199 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1466 · AZ1395
11:20 AM 3h20 Venice Marco Polo Airport 2:40 PM Genoa Airport $223 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1480 · AZ1389
7:25 PM 3h25 Venice Marco Polo Airport 10:50 PM Genoa Airport $336 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Genoa:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Genoa costing on average $58.
A bus is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Genoa costing on average $401.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolzano and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolzano/Bozen and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Genoa by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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