The distance between Lyon and Genoa is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Genoa by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Genoa (GOA).
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Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Genova Brignole.
Take the bus to Turin and then to Genoa Piazza della Vittoria Bus Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Lyon to Genoa by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Lyon and Genoa is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (221 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Lyon and Genoa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Genoa is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Genoa. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa and Torino Lingotto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Trenitalia run train services between Lyon and Genoa. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Genoa. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Genoa with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 25m.
FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Lyon and Genoa. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Genoa. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Genoa (GOA) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Lyon to Genoa. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lyon to Genoa typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Genoa (GOA).
The closest major airport to Genoa is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Genoa. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Genoa. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Genoa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €265($265) | every 30 mins | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 50m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 487km (303 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | €39($39) | twice daily | 467km (290 miles) |
Bus via Turin + 1 similar | 6h 15m | €37($37) | twice a week | 479km (298 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | €27($27) | twice daily | 472km (293 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €85($85) | on demand | 465km (289 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
Inter Saj
The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.