How to travel from Geneva to Genoa

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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 prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $78.

Distance: 183 miles (296 km)

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$49

Average price

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$165

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$323

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$209

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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30m

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6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

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5h 50m

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2h 50m

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4h 24m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Genoa is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Genoa:

A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $165 (€135).

A bus is $274 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $323 (€264).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Genoa is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Genoa take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 48m.

Bus takes on average 7h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Genoa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Genoa among Omio's users.

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from Geneva to Genoa

How to get from Geneva to Genoa by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Geneva to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:05 PM7h10
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    11:15 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:05 PM7h10
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    11:15 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2251+Air DolomitiLH1892
    5:50 PM5h30
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:20 PMGenoa Airport
    $5321One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Intercity723+DSB25+Intercity687
    1:35 PM9h09
    Geneva station
    10:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe
    $2011One-way
    2 transfers
  • Intercity719+DSB23+Intercity689
    11:35 AM10h09
    Geneva station
    9:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe
    $2571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Intercity715+DSB21+Intercity679
    9:35 AM10h09
    Geneva station
    7:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe
    $2571One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM6h40
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    1:00 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM11h05
    Genève, Aéroport
    3:35 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:35 AM8h45
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    2:20 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1077 · LH122+Air DolomitiLH1892
    2:20 PM9h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:20 PMGenoa Airport
    $4141One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2249+Air DolomitiLH1892
    1:00 PM10h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:20 PMGenoa Airport
    $5321One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1077 · LH120+Air DolomitiLH1892
    2:20 PM9h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:20 PMGenoa Airport
    $5491One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Genoa

Travel to Genoa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Genoa.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Genoa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Genoa is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Genoa:

A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $165 (€135).

A bus is $274 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Genoa costing on average $323 (€264).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Genoa is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Genoa take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 48m.

Bus takes on average 7h 9m.

The distance from Geneva to Genoa is approximately 183 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Genoa is:
  • Around 22 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Genoa:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Genoa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Genoa by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Genoa by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Swiss to go to Genoa by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Genoa:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Genoa often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Naples, Nice, Rome, Portofino. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Genoa and these popular destinations at a great price.
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