How to travel from Genoa to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Genoa and Edinburgh is around 1,611km (1,001 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Genoa to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out EdinburghGenoa if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated byRyanair+ 4 others

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Torino Lingotto, Lyon Part Dieu, Marne La Vallee Chessy then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £460($545)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon then London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration21h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £395($465)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).

The distance between Genoa and Edinburgh is around 1,611km (1,001 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,542km (958 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Genoa and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Lyon Part Dieu, Marne La Vallee Chessy and London St Pancras Intl. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

Trenitalia, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Eurostar, LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Genoa and Edinburgh. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 14h 55m, 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 Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Genoa and Edinburgh. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Genoa and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI) - via Palermo (PMO). The flight takes around 5h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Genoa to Edinburgh. There is however a flight that goes via Palermo (PMO). This services will take at least 6h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Genoa to Edinburgh typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Genoa to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 6h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).

How do I get from Genoa to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Edinburgh

Transport options from Genoa to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
6h 25m
£125($150)
every 30 mins3,123km (1,940 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, Fly5h 20m
£115($135)
every 4 hours1,847km (1,148 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly5h 55m
£105($125)
every 4 hours1,663km (1,033 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6hrs
£125($145)
every 4 hours1,625km (1,010 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
£88($105)
hourly1,611km (1,001 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly6h 20m
£300($355)
every 4 hours1,673km (1,040 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14h 55m
£460($545)
4 times a week1,985km (1,233 miles)
Train via Torino Lingotto17hrs
£450($535)
once a week2,111km (1,312 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
£84($100)
4 times a week2,249km (1,397 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 20m
£395($465)
every 2 hours1,976km (1,228 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Genoa and Edinburgh

Ferry operators

Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh