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Compare train and bus for Florence to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$33 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Florence to Genoa:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Genoa costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Genoa
How to get from Florence to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:25 PM3h00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)2:25 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$131One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:25 PM3h00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)2:25 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus7:20 PM2h40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 18299 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30063:28 PM4h23Florence Santa Maria Novella7:51 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$281One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 120682:53 PM4h33Florence Santa Maria Novella7:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$281One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 1207612:53 PM4h33Florence Santa Maria Novella5:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$281One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:05 PM3h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo2:25 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 PM5h50Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo5:05 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 AM3h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:00 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$191One-way0 transfers
AZ1684 · AZ13897:00 PM3h50Florence Peretola Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$1381One-way1 transfer
AZ1678 · AZ139511:20 AM3h15Florence Peretola Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$3981One-way1 transfer
AZ1676 · AZ13836:25 AM4h10Florence Peretola Airport10:35 AMGenoa Airport$3981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Genoa:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Genoa costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Genoa by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Frecciargento, Frecciarossa.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio.
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