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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. 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 $76, while a flight costs an average of $658.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$658 Average price | $147 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Geneva to Genoa:
A bus is $141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $200.
A bus is $166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $225.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $210 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $151. The journey takes 7h 4m versus 4h 24m 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 Geneva to Genoa
How to get from Geneva to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:20 PM6h40Geneve, Place Dorcière1:00 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:20 PM6h40Geneve, Place Dorcière1:00 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ577 · AZ13897:05 PM3h45Geneva International Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$2571One-way1 transfer
Other options
EuroCity 45+
Regionale Veloce 30371:27 PM6h51Geneva station8:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM8h40Geneve, Place Dorcière11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM9h00Geneve, Place Dorcière4:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM11h05Genève, Aéroport3:35 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$531One-way1 transfer
VY1225 · VY601010:45 PM9h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:30 AMGenoa Airport$1241One-way1 transfer- AZ575 · AZ138911:40 AM11h10Geneva International Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$2571One-way1 transfer
AZ3851+AZ571 · AZ13957:15 AM7h20Geneva International Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$2771One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Genoa:
A bus is $141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $200.
A bus is $166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $225.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Vueling, Swiss to go to Genoa by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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