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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $166 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $166, while a flight costs an average of $707.
Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$166 Average price Cheapest | $707 Average price | $338 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 48m Average total duration 21h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Genoa:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Genoa costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $97 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Genoa costing on average $215 (€176).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 23m.
Bus takes on average 20h 59m.
Tickets start at around $118 (€96) compared to roughly $338 (€277) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $220 (€180). The journey takes 20h 29m versus 13h 21m 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 Hamburg to Genoa
How to get from Hamburg to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM22h30Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof9:30 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM22h30Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof9:30 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LH69208:45 AM3h50Hamburg Airport12:35 PMGenoa Airport$7741One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM26h20Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof12:05 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$1331One-way2 transfers
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FlixTrain9:01 AM24h29Hamburg Harburg9:30 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:39 PM23h31Hamburg Hbf5:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1441One-way2 transfers
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U239869:30 AM12h00Hamburg Airport9:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1651One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus9:30 AM6h00Hamburg Airport3:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
39869:30 AM6h00Hamburg Airport3:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Genoa:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Genoa costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $97 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Genoa costing on average $215 (€176).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 23m.
Bus takes on average 20h 59m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Genoa as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, ITA to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Genoa by bus.
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