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Compare train and bus for Pisa to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Pisa to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Pisa to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Genoa:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Genoa costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $54 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 2h 55m 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 Pisa to Genoa
How to get from Pisa to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pisa to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:45 AM 2h50 Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) 8:35 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:45 AM 2h50 Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) 8:35 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 859610:43 PM 1h54 Pisa Centrale 12:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 120602:06 PM 3h20 Pisa Centrale 5:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $21 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 120684:06 PM 3h20 Pisa Centrale 7:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $21 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 30288:18 AM 3h22 Pisa Centrale 11:40 AM Genoa Piazza Principe $21 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus5:45 AM 3h05 Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) 8:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM 3h15 Pisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia) 2:45 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Genoa:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Genoa costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pisa and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pisa Centrale and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia to go to Genoa by bus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia.
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