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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, while a train costs an average of $203.
Distance: 441 miles (710 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price | $273 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 6m Average total duration Fastest 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Vienna to Genoa:
A train is $51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Genoa costing on average $116.
A train is $572 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Genoa costing on average $637.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
You'll arrive about 6h 33m sooner (3h 50m by flight vs 10h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $637 compared to roughly $273 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Genoa
How to get from Vienna to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:55 PM14h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:25 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$951One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:55 PM14h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:25 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$951One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH6329+
LH18909:25 AM3h10Vienna International Airport12:35 PMGenoa Airport$7951One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJX 137 · BusSV670+
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+
Regionale Veloce 30776:53 AM13h25Vienna Hbf8:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2091One-way4 transfers - RJX 137 · BusSV670+FRECCIAROSSA 9752+Regionale Veloce 30416:53 AM15h25Vienna Hbf10:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2161One-way4 transfers
- RJX 137 · BusSV670+FRECCIAROSSA 9748+
Intercity 6896:53 AM14h51Vienna Hbf9:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2241One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus12:10 AM14h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz2:25 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM16h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz2:25 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM20h20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:40 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1711One-way1 transfer
- LX3535+
LX1622+Regionale Veloce 3045+
Regionale TRENORD 803803:00 PM8h57Vienna International Airport11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2991One-way3 transfers - LX3535+LX1622+Regionale TRENORD 2383 · Regionale Veloce 30453:00 PM8h57Vienna International Airport11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2991One-way4 transfers
- LX3535+LX1622+S1 TRENORD 10882 · Regionale Veloce 30453:00 PM8h57Vienna International Airport11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2991One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Genoa:
A train is $51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Genoa costing on average $116.
A train is $572 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Genoa costing on average $637.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Regionale, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Genoa by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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