How to travel from Genoa to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Genoa and Amsterdam is around 1,176km (730 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Genoa to Amsterdam 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 Ventimiglia then fly from Nice (NCE) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Torino Lingotto then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan Lampugnano and then to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,213km (754 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Amsterdam by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Genoa and Amsterdam is around 1,176km (730 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 934km (581 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Genoa and Amsterdam by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Amsterdam is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

Trenitalia, TGV inOui, Thalys, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Genoa and Amsterdam. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 11h 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 Genoa and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan Lampugnano. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Lasta and FlixBus run regular bus services between Genoa and Amsterdam. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Ventimiglia then fly from Nice (NCE) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) 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 Genoa and Amsterdam. The distance is around 1,213km (754 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Amsterdam is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Amsterdam

Transport options from Genoa to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 50m
€170($170)
every 4 hours1,176km (730 miles)
Train + 2 similar
11h 10m
€275($275)
every 20 mins1,398km (869 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale16h 30m
€525($530)
once daily1,226km (762 miles)
Train via Zürich HB17hrs
€680($680)
twice a week1,230km (765 miles)
Bus
17h 50m
€87($87)
twice a week1,230km (764 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
€250($250)
on demand1,213km (754 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam