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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 $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $636.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $636 Average price | $204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Grenoble to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Genoa:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Genoa costing on average $60.
A bus is $583 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Genoa costing on average $636.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $204 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $151. The journey takes 7h 35m 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.

10:25 AM 5h50 Grenoble 4:15 PM Genoa $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:25 AM 5h50 Grenoble 4:15 PM Genoa $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:25 AM 5h50 Grenoble 4:15 PM Genoa $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:25 AM 5h50 Grenoble 5:15 PM Genoa $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Genoa:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Genoa costing on average $60.
A bus is $583 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Genoa costing on average $636.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, Regionale to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Genoa by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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