The distance between Bologna and Genoa is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bologna to Genoa by 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 → Bologna if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Genova Brignole.
Take the bus to Genoa.
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There are several options for getting from Bologna to Genoa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Bologna and Genoa is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Bologna and Genoa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Genoa is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Genoa. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bologna and Genoa with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2h 20m.
Trenitalia run train services between Bologna and Genoa. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Bologna and Genoa. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Genoa with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 40m.
FlixBus and Satam Bus run regular bus services between Bologna and Genoa. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Bologna and Genoa. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | €30($30) | once a week | 284km (177 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €21($21) | every 20 mins | 299km (186 miles) |
Bus to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree | 4h 55m | €2($2) | once a week | 326km (203 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €45($45) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
Satam Bus
Marino Autolinee
The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.