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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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $73.
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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 3h 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$78 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $396 Average price | $141 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* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 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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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 Rome to Genoa:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Genoa costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Genoa costing on average $173 (€140).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Genoa:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Genoa costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $360 (€290) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Genoa costing on average $396 (€318).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
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$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:50 PM7h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:45 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AZ13899:45 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$3161One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 4500+
Intercity 6841:12 PM7h04Rome Termini8:16 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$631One-way1 transfer- Intercity 5183:57 PM5h37Rome Termini9:34 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$641One-way0 transfers
- Intercity 822+treno 12210 effettuato con bus GE032 · Regionale Veloce 30167:40 PM9h59Rome Ostiense5:39 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$671One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus7:35 PM6h50Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:25 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM6h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:25 PM8h40Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)2:05 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$501One-way0 transfers
- AZ13915:30 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:35 PMGenoa Airport$3711One-way0 transfers
AZ7186 · AZ7201+
BUS L679E+
Regionale TRENORD 803609:35 AM10h42Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:17 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$5021One-way3 transfers- AZ7186 · AZ7201+BUS L685E+Regionale TRENORD 803689:35 AM12h23Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:58 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$5021One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Genoa:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Genoa costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Genoa costing on average $173 (€140).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia, KLM to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo to go to Genoa by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 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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