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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a flight costs an average of €312.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€62 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €312 Average price | €114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Rome to Genoa:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Genoa costing on average €62.
A bus is €284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Genoa costing on average €312.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around €62 compared to roughly €114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €52. The journey takes 5h 30m versus 5h 18m 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 Rome to Genoa
How to get from Rome to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:50 PM7h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:45 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia€201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:50 PM7h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:45 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia€201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AZ13899:45 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport€2551One-way0 transfers
Other options
99926:00 PM5h14Rome Termini11:14 PMGenoa Piazza Principe€991One-way0 transfers- 99926:00 PM5h28Rome Termini11:28 PMGenoa Brignole€991One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:35 PM6h50Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:25 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia€211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:55 AM7h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:25 PM8h40Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)2:05 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia€291One-way0 transfers
XZ242510:20 AM1h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:45 AMGenoa Airport€1421One-way0 transfers- XZ24277:20 PM1h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:45 PMGenoa Airport€2231One-way0 transfers
- AZ13951:25 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport€2251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Genoa:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Genoa costing on average €62.
A bus is €284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Genoa costing on average €312.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo to go to Genoa by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 4 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
- 11 direct trains per day with Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Italo.
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