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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $452.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$107 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $452 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Ulm to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Ulm to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Genoa:
A train is $70 (€59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ulm to Genoa costing on average $107 (€90).
A train is $415 (€347) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Genoa costing on average $452 (€378).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
Train takes on average 11h 0m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€90) compared to roughly $113 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€6). The journey takes 10h 25m versus 6h 37m 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 Ulm to Genoa
How to get from Ulm to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ulm to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM 11h00 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 9:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM 11h00 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 9:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AZ437 · AZ139510:55 AM 3h45 Munich Airport 2:40 PM Genoa Airport $525 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 591 · RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale Veloce 303910:02 AM 12h00 Ulm Hbf 10:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $129 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 591 · RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 304110:02 AM 12h16 Ulm Hbf 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $129 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 591 · RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2640+
Intercity 68910:02 AM 11h42 Ulm Hbf 9:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $136 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM 13h10 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 2:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $86 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1383+
AZ778910:40 AM 23h55 Stuttgart Airport 10:35 AM Genoa Airport $383 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ7329+
AZ13839:40 PM 12h55 Munich Airport 10:35 AM Genoa Airport $447 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1395+
AZ778910:40 AM 4h00 Stuttgart Airport 2:40 PM Genoa Airport $473 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Genoa:
A train is $70 (€59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ulm to Genoa costing on average $107 (€90).
A train is $415 (€347) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Genoa costing on average $452 (€378).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
Train takes on average 11h 0m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Eurowings, Vueling, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Genoa by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
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