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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 €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. 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 €18, while a bus costs an average of €38.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Genoa to Ventimiglia
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Ventimiglia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Ventimiglia:
A train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Ventimiglia costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Ventimiglia take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 17m 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 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 PM 2h19 Genoa Piazza Principe 6:02 PM Ventimiglia station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 33763:43 PM 2h19 Genoa Piazza Principe 6:02 PM Ventimiglia station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 63712:58 PM 1h56 Genoa Piazza Principe 2:54 PM Ventimiglia station €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 304110:31 PM 2h19 Genoa Piazza Principe 12:50 AM Ventimiglia station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 33607:43 AM 2h20 Genoa Piazza Principe 10:03 AM Ventimiglia station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 33805:43 PM 2h20 Genoa Piazza Principe 8:03 PM Ventimiglia station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 1225012:44 AM 6h06 Genoa Piazza Principe 6:50 AM Ventimiglia station €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM 7h25 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 10:40 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente €74 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Ventimiglia:
A train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Ventimiglia costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Ventimiglia take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ventimiglia by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Ventimiglia by train.
- 15 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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