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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Vernazza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Vernazza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Vernazza:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Vernazza costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Vernazza take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 40m by train vs 1h 51m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€17) vs $28 (€24)). 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 Vernazza
How to get from Genoa to Vernazza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Vernazza is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 328910:52 PM1h37Genoa Piazza Principe12:29 AMVernazza station$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 328910:52 PM1h37Genoa Piazza Principe12:29 AMVernazza station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 657+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 229139:47 AM1h29Genoa Piazza Principe11:16 AMVernazza station$231One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 326912:19 PM1h43Genoa Piazza Principe2:02 PMVernazza station$171One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 2291710:32 AM1h44Genoa Piazza Principe12:16 PMVernazza station$171One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 229332:32 PM1h44Genoa Piazza Principe4:16 PMVernazza station$171One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Vernazza:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Vernazza costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Vernazza take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Vernazza 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 Vernazza station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Vernazza by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Vernazza by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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