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Compare train and bus for Piacenza to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Piacenza to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. 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 $21, while a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Piacenza to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Piacenza to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Piacenza to Genoa:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Piacenza to Genoa costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€18) compared to roughly $42 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€18). The journey takes 2h 9m versus 2h 2m 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 Piacenza to Genoa
How to get from Piacenza to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Piacenza to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:35 PM4h03Piacenza6:38 PMGenoa$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:35 PM4h03Piacenza6:38 PMGenoa$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:23 AM2h39Piacenza8:02 AMGenoa$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:15 PM4h10Piacenza10:25 PMGenoa$171One-way0 transfers
4:25 AM6h15Piacenza10:40 AMGenoa$391One-way0 transfers
3:05 AM5h20Piacenza8:25 AMGenoa$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Piacenza to Genoa:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Piacenza to Genoa costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Piacenza and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Piacenza station and arrive in Genoa Brignole.
- Buses mostly depart from Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Genoa by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
- 0 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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