How to travel from Nice to Genoa, Italy

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Train

Take the train to Ventimiglia and then to Genova P.Za Principe.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Genoa

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Nice to Genoa

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Genoa

Transport options from Nice to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
€14($14)
4 times a day189km (117 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€20($20)
every 4 hours174km (108 miles)
Train via Ventimiglia3h 20m
€20($20)
every 4 hours178km (111 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€36($36)
on demand195km (121 miles)

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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