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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Rome:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Rome costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $112 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Rome costing on average $146 (€118).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Rome
How to get from Genoa to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:35 AM8h40Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia1:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:35 AM8h40Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia1:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ13806:50 AM1h05Genoa Airport7:55 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1881One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 12381 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 41371:13 PM8h50Genoa Piazza Principe10:03 PMRome Termini$481One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Treno 12321 effettuato con bus FI451 · Regionale Veloce 41337:11 AM10h40Genoa Piazza Principe5:51 PMRome Ostiense$481One-way2 transfers
Intercity 665+
Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 41371:47 PM8h16Genoa Piazza Principe10:03 PMRome Termini$541One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:10 PM7h25Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia2:35 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:25 PM8h10Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:35 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:25 PM6h00Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia9:25 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$361One-way0 transfers
XZ24248:00 AM1h25Genoa Airport9:25 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
AZ13927:20 PM1h05Genoa Airport8:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2621One-way0 transfers
AZ13863:20 PM1h10Genoa Airport4:30 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2991One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Rome:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Rome costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $112 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Rome costing on average $146 (€118).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Rome 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 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Frecciabianca, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia, KLM to go to Rome by flight.
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
- 11 direct trains per day with Frecciabianca, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Italo.
- 4 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
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