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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Monterosso al Mare
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$17 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Genoa to Monterosso al Mare
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 1h 34m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Monterosso al Mare
How to get from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 32732:32 PM 1h22 Genoa Piazza Principe 3:54 PM Monterosso $11 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 32732:32 PM 1h22 Genoa Piazza Principe 3:54 PM Monterosso $11 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 6517:47 AM 1h18 Genoa Piazza Principe 9:05 AM Monterosso $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 32774:24 PM 1h30 Genoa Piazza Principe 5:54 PM Monterosso $11 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 32858:24 PM 1h30 Genoa Piazza Principe 9:54 PM Monterosso $11 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 22841 · Regionale Veloce 326912:24 PM 1h33 Genoa Piazza Principe 1:57 PM Monterosso $11 1 One-way 1 transfer
0617:05 PM 1h35 Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria 8:40 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Monterosso al Mare as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Monterosso.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Monterosso al Mare by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Monterosso al Mare by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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