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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a flight costs an average of $656.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $656 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Marseille to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Genoa:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Marseille to Genoa costing on average $37 (€32).
A train is $638 (€537) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Genoa costing on average $656 (€552).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€32) compared to roughly $131 (€110) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94 (€79). The journey takes 5h 56m versus 4h 36m 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 Marseille to Genoa
How to get from Marseille to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:15 PM 5h35 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 4:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
11:15 PM 5h35 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 4:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
470512:50 PM 5h15 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 6:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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Intercity 635+8603710:18 AM 6h47 Marseille Saint-Charles 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $74 1 One-way 2 transfers- 6805+Intercity 635+86039
10:18 AM 6h47 Marseille Saint-Charles 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $74 1 One-way 2 transfers - 17473 · 86029+
Regionale Veloce 33718:57 AM 7h20 Marseille Saint-Charles 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $78 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
4:30 PM 6h25 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 10:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $42 1 One-way 0 transfers - 4732
11:15 PM 5h35 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 4:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $42 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:10 PM 6h10 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 12:20 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
LX581+
LX1622+Regionale Veloce 3045+
Regionale TRENORD 803802:55 PM 9h02 Marseille Provence Airport 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $282 1 One-way 3 transfers- LX581+LX1622+S1 TRENORD 10882 · Regionale Veloce 3045
2:55 PM 9h02 Marseille Provence Airport 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $282 1 One-way 4 transfers - LX581+LX1622+Regionale TRENORD 2383 · Regionale Veloce 3045
2:55 PM 9h02 Marseille Provence Airport 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $282 1 One-way 4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Genoa:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Marseille to Genoa costing on average $37 (€32).
A train is $638 (€537) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Genoa costing on average $656 (€552).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Amelia to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale, Intercity to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni International to go to Genoa by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni International.
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