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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Munich to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a flight costs an average of $455.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $455 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Munich to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Genoa:
A train is $65 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Genoa costing on average $90.
A train is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Genoa costing on average $455.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
Tickets start at around $90 compared to roughly $125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. The journey takes 10h 37m versus 7h 39m 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 Munich to Genoa
How to get from Munich to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM 12h25 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 12:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM 12h25 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 12:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AZ437 · AZ139510:55 AM 3h45 Munich Airport 2:40 PM Genoa Airport $449 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM 13h30 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 2:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM 13h20 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 12:20 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM 15h55 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 6:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW9081 · EW9822+
Regionale Veloce 3037+
Regionale TRENORD 803608:20 AM 11h58 Munich Airport 8:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $293 1 One-way 3 transfers
EW9081 · EW9822+
Regionale TRENORD 80362+
Regionale Veloce 30378:20 AM 11h58 Munich Airport 8:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $293 1 One-way 3 transfers
EW9081 · EW9822+
Regionale TRENORD 80360+
Intercity 6798:20 AM 11h24 Munich Airport 7:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $302 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Genoa:
A train is $65 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Genoa costing on average $90.
A train is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Genoa costing on average $455.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Genoa by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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