The distance between Nice and Genoa is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice 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.
👋 Also check out Genoa → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Genoa.
Take the train to Ventimiglia and then to Genova P.Za Principe.
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There are several options for getting from Nice to Genoa by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Nice and Genoa is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nice and Genoa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Genoa is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Genoa. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
SNCF and Trenitalia run train services between Nice and Genoa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Nice and Genoa. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Genoa with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Genoa. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Genoa. We recommend that you take the bus to Genoa. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Nice and Genoa. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Genoa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 25m | €14($14) | 4 times a day | 189km (117 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €20($20) | every 4 hours | 174km (108 miles) |
Train via Ventimiglia | 3h 20m | €20($20) | every 4 hours | 178km (111 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | €36($36) | on demand | 195km (121 miles) |
The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.