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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. 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 $72, while a flight costs an average of $628.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $628 Average price | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Genoa:
A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $134 (€113).
A bus is $556 (€467) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $628 (€527).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€61) compared to roughly $205 (€172) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $133 (€112). The journey takes 7h 40m 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.
- FlixBus
4:05 PM 7h10 Geneve, Place Dorcière 11:15 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:05 PM 7h10 Geneve, Place Dorcière 11:15 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AZ577 · AZ13896:55 PM 3h55 Geneva International Airport 10:50 PM Genoa Airport $879 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- EuroCity 45+
99921:27 PM 9h47 Geneva station 11:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $140 1 One-way 1 transfer - EuroCity 45+
Intercity 6791:27 PM 6h17 Geneva station 7:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $148 1 One-way 1 transfer - EuroCity 41+Intercity 637
5:27 AM 7h17 Geneva station 12:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $148 1 One-way 1 transfer
5709 · 47046:45 AM 8h55 Genève, Gare Routière 3:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $37 1 One-way 1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:35 AM 8h45 Geneve, Place Dorcière 2:20 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $58 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
7:35 AM 9h20 Geneve, Place Dorcière 4:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AZ575 · AZ1391
11:35 AM 6h55 Geneva International Airport 6:30 PM Genoa Airport $704 1 One-way 1 transfer 
LX2811 · LX1622+
Regionale TRENORD 80378+
Regionale TRENORD 23832:40 PM 9h11 Geneva International Airport 11:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $723 1 One-way 4 transfers- LX2811 · LX1622+Regionale TRENORD 80380+S13 TRENORD 24375
2:40 PM 9h11 Geneva International Airport 11:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $723 1 One-way 4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Genoa:
A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $134 (€113).
A bus is $556 (€467) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $628 (€527).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 36 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 Trenitalia, DSB to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, ITA, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Amelia to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Genoa by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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