How to travel from Athens to Genoa, Italy
The distance between Athens and Genoa is around 1,530km (951 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Athens to Genoa by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Genoa → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Genoa (GOA).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost€190($190)
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sofia and then to Genova.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Skopje and then to Mestre then take the train to Genova Brignole.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Genoa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Genoa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Athens and Genoa is around 1,530km (951 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,426km (886 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Athens and Genoa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Genoa is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Genoa. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Genoa. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.
Tourist Service Holding AD, Georg, Yubim, Union Ivkoni, Valeross and Citylines run regular bus services between Athens and Genoa. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Genoa. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Genoa (GOA) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Athens to Genoa. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Athens to Genoa typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) 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 Athens and Genoa. The distance is around 2,240km (1,392 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Genoa is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Genoa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 40m | €190($190) | every 30 mins | 1,530km (951 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train | 5h 40m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 1,681km (1,044 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 10m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 1,745km (1,084 miles) |
| Fly to Nice (NCE), Train | 6h 50m | €345($345) | every 4 hours | 1,757km (1,092 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 12h | €260($260) | 4 times a week | 2,334km (1,450 miles) |
| Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station | 1 day 15h | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 2,423km (1,506 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | €125($125) | once a week | 2,345km (1,457 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 5h | €240($240) | once a week | 2,811km (1,746 miles) |
| Train to Larissa, bus | 1 day 15h | €200($200) | once a week | 1,979km (1,230 miles) |
Drive | 21h 25m | €470($470) | on demand | 2,240km (1,392 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Genoa
Airlines
Sky Express
Air Serbia
Bus companies
Simeonidis Tours
Durmo Tours
Korona Travel
Tourist Service Holding AD
Georg
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Airports near Genoa
The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Genoa
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Genoa
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Genoa