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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bolzano to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. 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 $48, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bolzano to Genoa:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolzano to Genoa costing on average $59.
A train is $170 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Genoa costing on average $224.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $121 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63. The journey takes 6h 24m versus 4h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- FlixBus6:00 AM6h40Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)12:40 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:00 AM6h40Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)12:40 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1466 · AZ139511:20 AM3h15Venice Marco Polo Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$2031One-way1 transfer
Other options
8963+Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale Veloce 30372:42 PM5h53Bolzano/Bozen8:35 PMGenoa Brignole$411One-way2 transfers- 8953+Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale Veloce 30256:42 AM7h50Bolzano/Bozen2:32 PMGenoa Brignole$411One-way2 transfers
- 8953+Regionale TRENORD 2622+
FRECCIABIANCA 86196:42 AM8h14Bolzano/Bozen2:56 PMGenoa Brignole$411One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 PM6h25Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)11:25 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:10 PM6h20Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)7:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM6h35Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)2:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$541One-way0 transfers
- AZ1480 · AZ13897:10 PM3h40Venice Marco Polo Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$1481One-way1 transfer
- AZ1460 · AZ13836:15 AM4h20Venice Marco Polo Airport10:35 AMGenoa Airport$2031One-way1 transfer
- AZ1462 · AZ13913:15 PM3h20Venice Marco Polo Airport6:35 PMGenoa Airport$2581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Genoa:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Genoa costing on average $54.
A bus is $176 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Genoa costing on average $224.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Genoa by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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