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Compare bus, train, and flight for Grenoble to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a bus costs an average of $58.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration Fastest 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Genoa:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Grenoble to Genoa costing on average $58.
A train is $610 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Genoa costing on average $660.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $209 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $151. The journey takes 7h 41m versus 4h 30m 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 Grenoble to Genoa
How to get from Grenoble to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grenoble to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:05 AM5h55Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)4:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:05 AM5h55Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)4:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1083 · LH98+
LH18906:55 AM5h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:35 PMGenoa Airport$3631One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM7h40Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)11:15 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM7h50Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)1:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:25 PM5h50Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)6:15 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$541One-way0 transfers
LH2253+
LH69208:05 PM16h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:35 PMGenoa Airport$3231One-way1 transfer
KL1426 · KL1603+
KL34146:30 AM8h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$3511One-way2 transfers
LH1077 · LH122+
LH18922:20 PM9h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:20 PMGenoa Airport$3631One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Genoa:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Grenoble to Genoa costing on average $58.
A train is $610 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Genoa costing on average $660.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grenoble and Genoa as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Grenoble and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus S.p.A., FlixBus to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Genoa by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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