How to travel from Paris to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Paris and Genoa is around 719km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Paris to Genoa by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Genoa (GOA).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance910km (565 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Paris to Genoa by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Paris and Genoa is around 719km (447 miles).

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Paris and Genoa by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Genoa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Genoa. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa and Torino Lingotto. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

TGV inOui and Trenitalia run train services between Paris and Genoa. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Paris and Genoa. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Genoa with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 15h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Paris and Genoa. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 2h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Paris and Genoa. The distance is around 910km (565 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Genoa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

How do I get from Paris to Genoa

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Genoa

Transport options from Paris to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
€215($215)
every 30 mins719km (447 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 40m
€125($125)
every 3 hours896km (557 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€135($135)
every 20 mins878km (546 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale8h 40m
€83($83)
twice daily1,013km (629 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
€58($58)
twice a week940km (584 miles)
Bus to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia15h 45m
€35($35)
5 times a week1,187km (738 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€165($165)
on demand910km (565 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