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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Ventimiglia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Ventimiglia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. 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 train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Ventimiglia:
A train is $14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Ventimiglia costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Ventimiglia take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
The journey is about 2m faster (2h 15m by train vs 2h 17m by car) and roughly $35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 vs $55). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Ventimiglia
How to get from Genoa to Ventimiglia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Ventimiglia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 33763:43 PM2h19Genoa Piazza Principe6:02 PMVentimiglia station$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 33763:43 PM2h19Genoa Piazza Principe6:02 PMVentimiglia station$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 6414:58 PM2h01Genoa Piazza Principe6:59 PMVentimiglia station$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 33607:43 AM2h20Genoa Piazza Principe10:03 AMVentimiglia station$211One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 33721:43 PM2h20Genoa Piazza Principe4:03 PMVentimiglia station$211One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 33847:43 PM2h20Genoa Piazza Principe10:03 PMVentimiglia station$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM8h40Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:40 PMVentimiglia, Piazza della Costituente$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Ventimiglia:
A train is $14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Ventimiglia costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Ventimiglia take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Ventimiglia by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Trenitalia to go to Ventimiglia by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 14 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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