How to travel from Genoa to Bolzano

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Bolzano

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. 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 €40, while a train costs an average of €43.

Distance: 185 miles (298 km)

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€40

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€43

Average price

€99

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 53m

Average total duration

5h 23m

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5h 17m

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4h 47m

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4h 51m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Bolzano is a bus with an average price of €40.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Bolzano costing on average €43.

A bus is €148 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Bolzano costing on average €188.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Bolzano is by train with an average journey time of 5h 17m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 5h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Genoa and Bolzano including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Genoa to Bolzano among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €59. The journey takes 5h 23m versus 4h 51m 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.

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from Genoa to Bolzano

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • RegionaleRegionale 12076 · Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TRENORD 2639+Italo8966
    5:20 PM6h03
    Genoa Brignole
    11:23 PMBolzano/Bozen
    371One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale 12076 · Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TRENORD 2639+Italo8966
    5:20 PM6h03
    Genoa Brignole
    11:23 PMBolzano/Bozen
    371One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • IntercityIntercity 1539+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9749+IntercityIntercity 610
    3:20 PM5h11
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    8:31 PMBolzano/Bozen
    731One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075 · Regionale TRENORD 2635+Italo8966
    3:20 PM8h03
    Genoa Brignole
    11:23 PMBolzano/Bozen
    371One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 12044 · Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale TRENORD 2631+Italo8966
    1:20 PM10h03
    Genoa Brignole
    11:23 PMBolzano/Bozen
    371One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 2627+Italo8966
    11:34 AM11h49
    Genoa Brignole
    11:23 PMBolzano/Bozen
    371One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 AM8h40
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    9:10 AMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    421One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 AM6h15
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    12:15 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    441One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM7h10
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    11:25 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    441One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Genoa to Bolzano

Travel to Bolzano 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 Genoa to Bolzano.

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

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Bolzano costing on average €43.

A bus is €148 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Bolzano costing on average €188.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Bolzano is by train with an average journey time of 5h 17m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 5h 53m.

The distance from Genoa to Bolzano is approximately 185 miles (298 km).
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Bolzano is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Bolzano 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 Genoa to Bolzano:
  • Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Bolzano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bolzano by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Bolzano by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Genoa to Bolzano:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa to Bolzano often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Rome, Munich, Verona, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bolzano and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bolzano to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bolzano, you can experience Bolzano's Christmas Market for local crafts and traditional foods during the holiday season, take a scenic cable car ride to Renon for Dolomite views, and explore the local food scene on a guided culinary tour. Enjoy a walk along the Talvera River promenade and visit vineyards for wine tasting. Key sights include the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Piazza Walther, Runkelstein Castle, Bolzano Cathedral, and the Messner Mountain Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Bolzano, allowing time to visit its main attractions such as the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, the medieval city center, and the surrounding Dolomite landscapes.

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