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Compare train and bus for Ventimiglia to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ventimiglia to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr123 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr123, while a bus costs an average of kr330.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr123 Average price Cheapest | kr330 Average price | kr375 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Ventimiglia to Genoa:
A train is kr206 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ventimiglia to Genoa costing on average kr330.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Tickets start at around kr123 compared to roughly kr375 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr252. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 2h 1m 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 Ventimiglia to Genoa
How to get from Ventimiglia to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ventimiglia to Genoa is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 6534:45 AM2h10Ventimiglia station6:55 AMGenoa Piazza Principekr1111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Intercity 6534:45 AM2h10Ventimiglia station6:55 AMGenoa Piazza Principekr1111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 6319:10 AM1h55Ventimiglia station11:05 AMGenoa Piazza Principekr1671One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 33711:57 PM2h20Ventimiglia station4:17 PMGenoa Piazza Principekr1391One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 33753:57 PM2h20Ventimiglia station6:17 PMGenoa Piazza Principekr1391One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 336711:57 AM2h20Ventimiglia station2:17 PMGenoa Piazza Principekr1391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM7h10Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente1:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italiakr2391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ventimiglia to Genoa:
A train is kr206 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ventimiglia to Genoa costing on average kr330.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ventimiglia and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ventimiglia station and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Trenitalia to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Genoa by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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