Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. 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 €22, while a flight costs an average of €396.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€396 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price | €104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Munich to Genoa:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Genoa costing on average €122.
A bus is €132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Genoa costing on average €201.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 40m.
Bus takes on average 12h 29m.
Tickets start at around €69 compared to roughly €104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €35. The journey takes 11h 59m 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.
4733 · 470511:30 PM18h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia€641One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4733 · 470511:30 PM18h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia€641One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH189011:20 AM1h15Munich Airport12:35 PMGenoa Airport€2921One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus8:15 PM8h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)5:10 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia€1141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM11h40Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:25 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia€1151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM12h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:40 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia€1201One-way1 transfer
U23946+
S1 TRENORD 10882 · Regionale Veloce 3045+
Regionale TRENORD 3826:10 PM5h47Munich Airport11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€2041One-way3 transfers
U23946+
Regionale Veloce 3045+
Regionale TRENORD 803806:10 PM5h47Munich Airport11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€2041One-way2 transfers
AZ433 · AZ13897:05 PM3h45Munich Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport€2621One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
Oct 05
Oct 06
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Munich to Genoa
Travel to Genoa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Genoa.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Genoa:
A train is €54 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Genoa costing on average €76.
A train is €374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Genoa costing on average €396.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Brignole.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, easyJet to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Genoa by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, easyJet.
- 0 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Munich to Genoa: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
