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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train 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 37m. 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 $590.
Distance: 481 miles (775 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $590 Average price | $128 Average price | $275 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 38m Average total duration 14h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 8m Average total duration 17h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Genoa:
A train is $90 (€74) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Genoa costing on average $128 (€105).
A train is $552 (€455) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Genoa costing on average $590 (€486).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 38m.
Bus takes on average 18h 8m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $275 (€227) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $237 (€196). The journey takes 14h 8m versus 10h 54m 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 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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 PM19h05Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf9:30 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 PM19h05Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf9:30 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LH18928:10 PM3h10Cologne Bonn Airport11:20 PMGenoa Airport$9151One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 525 · RJ 85+
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+
Intercity 6896:20 AM15h24Düsseldorf Hbf9:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1491One-way3 transfers - ICE 529 · RJ 87+
Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce 30458:20 AM15h37Düsseldorf Hbf11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$3251One-way3 transfers - ICE 529 · RJ 87+FRECCIAROSSA 9758+Regionale Veloce 30458:20 AM15h37Düsseldorf Hbf11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$3471One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM18h25Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf10:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$811One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM20h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf12:05 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$861One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM21h55Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf5:10 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$901One-way1 transfer
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39429:10 AM12h20Dusseldorf Airport9:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1151One-way1 transfer 
EW9820+FlixBus10:20 AM11h10Dusseldorf Airport9:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1191One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+39429:10 AM6h20Dusseldorf Airport3:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Genoa:
A train is $90 (€74) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Genoa costing on average $128 (€105).
A train is $552 (€455) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Genoa costing on average $590 (€486).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 38m.
Bus takes on average 18h 8m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Malta Air, ITA to go to Genoa by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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