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Compare train and bus for Menton to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Menton to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. 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 train costs an average of $8, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Menton to Genoa:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Menton to Genoa costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€6) compared to roughly $59 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€43). The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Menton to Genoa
How to get from Menton to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Menton to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:30 AM3h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)2:15 PMGenova, Piazza Acquaverde$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:30 AM3h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)2:15 PMGenova, Piazza Acquaverde$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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Intercity 6318:37 AM2h28Menton station11:05 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$321One-way1 transfer
Other options
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Regionale Veloce 33711:08 PM3h09Menton station4:17 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$271One-way1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 336711:07 AM3h10Menton station2:17 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$271One-way1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 33659:06 AM3h11Menton station12:17 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM6h35Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)1:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM6h50Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)1:00 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM11h00Nice, Gare Routière Vauban6:15 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Menton to Genoa:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Menton to Genoa costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Menton and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Menton station and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Genoa by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad.
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