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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Munich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $467.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $467 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Munich:
A train is $59 (€50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Munich costing on average $95 (€80).
A train is $431 (€361) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Munich costing on average $467 (€392).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 21m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€80) compared to roughly $210 (€176) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $115 (€96). The journey takes 10h 16m versus 7h 17m 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 Genoa to Munich
How to get from Genoa to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:05 PM 9h05 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 8:10 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:05 PM 9h05 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 8:10 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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LH186911:20 AM 4h20 Genoa Airport 3:40 PM Munich Airport $748 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus11:35 AM 9h00 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 8:35 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM 12h00 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 2:50 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $75 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM 12h10 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 4:50 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $76 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3016+
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Regionale TRENORD 29265:44 AM 8h36 Genoa Piazza Principe 2:20 PM Munich Airport $253 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3016+
EN1855+
Regionale TRENORD 29265:44 AM 8h36 Genoa Piazza Principe 2:20 PM Munich Airport $256 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3016+
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Regionale TRENORD 29265:44 AM 8h36 Genoa Piazza Principe 2:20 PM Munich Airport $256 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Munich:
A train is $59 (€50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Munich costing on average $95 (€80).
A train is $431 (€361) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Munich costing on average $467 (€392).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 21m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Munich by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with ITA, Air Dolomiti.
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