The distance between Marseille and Genoa is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Marseille to Genoa by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Nice Ville and then to Genova P.Za Principe.
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Take the bus to Genoa.
There are several options for getting from Marseille to Genoa by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).
The distance between Marseille and Genoa is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Marseille and Genoa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Genoa is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €71 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Genoa. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Ventimiglia. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Marseille and Genoa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Marseille and Genoa. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Genoa with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 5h 35m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Genoa. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Genoa. We recommend that you take the bus to Genoa. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Marseille and Genoa. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Genoa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 396km (246 miles) |
Train via Nice Ville | 6hrs | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 401km (249 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | €24($24) | every 4 hours | 396km (246 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €71($71) | on demand | 393km (244 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
Lirosi Linee
The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.