The distance between Como and Genoa is around 184km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Como 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.
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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Genova Brignole.
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Take the bus to Milan and then to Genoa.
There are several options for getting from Como to Genoa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 2h 30m. 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 €29 ($29).
The distance between Como and Genoa is around 184km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Como and Genoa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Como to Genoa is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Como and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Genoa. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Como and Genoa with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 40m.
Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Trenitalia and Trenord run train services between Como and Genoa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Como and Genoa. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Como and Genoa. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Como to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Genova P. Principe. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Como and Genoa. The distance is around 189km (117 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 Como to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Milano Centrale + 2 similar | 2h 30m | €54($54) | every 4 hours | 188km (117 miles) |
Train via Milano Centrale | 2h 30m | €19($19) | every 4 hours | 188km (117 miles) |
Train | 2h 40m | €120($120) | once daily | 184km (114 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | €21($21) | every 4 hours | 197km (122 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | €29($29) | on demand | 189km (117 miles) |
DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano
The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.