How to travel from Forli to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Forli and Genoa is around 358km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Forli to Genoa by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Milano Rogoredo and then to Genova P.Za Principe.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Genoa (GOA).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna - Autostazione Piazza XX Settembre and then to Genoa.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance367km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forli and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Forli to Genoa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Forli and Genoa is around 358km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Forli and Genoa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Forli to Genoa is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Forli and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Forli and Genoa. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Forli to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Milano Rogoredo. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Swiss Railways run train services between Forli and Genoa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Forli and Genoa. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forli to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna - Autostazione Piazza XX Settembre. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A., FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Forli and Genoa. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forli to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 3h 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 Forli and Genoa. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forli to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Forli and Genoa

Transport options from Forli to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€39($39)
every 4 hours400km (248 miles)
Train via Parma4h 55m
€34($34)
once daily358km (222 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€150($150)
every 4 hours796km (495 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane4h 20m
€125($125)
every 4 hours813km (505 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€22($22)
3 times a week377km (234 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€67($67)
on demand367km (228 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