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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €30, while a flight costs an average of €474.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€95 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €474 Average price | €177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Genoa:
A train is €65 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Genoa costing on average €95.
A train is €445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Genoa costing on average €474.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
Tickets start at around €95 compared to roughly €177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €83. The journey takes 12h 59m versus 7h 48m 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 Salzburg to Genoa
How to get from Salzburg to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:50 PM 14h50 Salzburg 4:40 AM Genoa €61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:50 PM 14h50 Salzburg 4:40 AM Genoa €61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:50 PM 14h50 Salzburg 4:40 AM Genoa €61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:05 AM 28h20 Salzburg 1:25 PM Genoa €62 1 One-way 0 transfers8:10 AM 29h15 Salzburg 1:25 PM Genoa €70 1 One-way 0 transfers2:50 PM 14h50 Salzburg 5:40 AM Genoa €78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Genoa:
A train is €65 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Genoa costing on average €95.
A train is €445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Genoa costing on average €474.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, ITA, CitizenPlane to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Frecciarossa to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Genoa by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane.
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