How to travel from Lyon to Genoa, Italy

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.

6 routes found

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

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Genoa (GOA).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated byLufthansa+ 6 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Bus via Turin

Take the bus to Turin and then to Genoa Piazza della Vittoria Bus Stop.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Genoa

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Genoa

Transport options from Lyon to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
€265($265)
every 30 mins1,111km (690 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
€200($200)
every 4 hours487km (303 miles)
Train
6hrs
€39($39)
twice daily467km (290 miles)
Bus via Turin + 1 similar
6h 15m
€37($37)
twice a week479km (298 miles)
Bus6h 25m
€27($27)
twice daily472km (293 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€85($85)
on demand465km (289 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Genoa

Airports near Genoa

The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Genoa
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Genoa
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Genoa