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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $438.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$47 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $438 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Genoa:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Genoa costing on average $47 (€39).
A bus is $396 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Genoa costing on average $438 (€368).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€39) compared to roughly $80 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€28). The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 3m 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 Venice to Genoa
How to get from Venice to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM8h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM8h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- AZ1466 · AZ139511:20 AM3h15Venice Marco Polo Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM7h50Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)10:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:30 AM5h50Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)12:20 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:10 AM6h10Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti12:20 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$271One-way0 transfers
- AZ1462 · AZ13913:15 PM3h20Venice Marco Polo Airport6:35 PMGenoa Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
- AZ1480 · AZ13897:10 PM3h40Venice Marco Polo Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
- AZ1460 · AZ13836:15 AM4h20Venice Marco Polo Airport10:35 AMGenoa Airport$3941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Genoa:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Genoa costing on average $47 (€39).
A bus is $396 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Genoa costing on average $438 (€368).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 42 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Lufthansa, ITA to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca to go to Genoa by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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