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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $600.
Distance: 481 miles (775 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$113 Average price | $600 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 59m Average total duration 17h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Genoa:
A train is $76 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Genoa costing on average $113.
A train is $562 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Genoa costing on average $600.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 35m.
Bus takes on average 17h 59m.
Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $270 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $158. The journey takes 17h 29m versus 10h 54m 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 Düsseldorf to Genoa
How to get from Düsseldorf to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:45 AM 18h25 Düsseldorf 8:10 PM Genoa $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

1:45 AM 18h25 Düsseldorf 8:10 PM Genoa $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

3:25 PM 16h05 Düsseldorf 7:30 AM Genoa $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:50 PM 19h20 Düsseldorf 4:10 PM Genoa $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:50 PM 19h20 Düsseldorf 3:10 PM Genoa $99 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:25 PM 16h05 Düsseldorf 8:30 AM Genoa $113 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Genoa:
A train is $76 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Genoa costing on average $113.
A train is $562 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Genoa costing on average $600.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 35m.
Bus takes on average 17h 59m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Swiss, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Genoa by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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