How to travel from Genoa to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Genoa and Glasgow is around 1,670km (1,038 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Genoa to Glasgow 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.

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Fly

Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated byKLM+ 5 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, Amsterdam Centraal then London St Pancras Intl and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £920($1,090)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £83($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £400($475)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Glasgow by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £83 ($100) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).

The distance between Genoa and Glasgow is around 1,670km (1,038 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,577km (980 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Genoa and Glasgow by plane.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Glasgow is to take the bus which will typically cost around £83 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Glasgow. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, Amsterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Genoa and Glasgow. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Glasgow. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Glasgow. 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 6h.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Genoa and Glasgow. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Genoa and Glasgow. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Genoa to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Genoa to Glasgow typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 4h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Glasgow is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

How do I get from Genoa to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Glasgow

Transport options from Genoa to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 35m
£185($220)
every 30 mins1,670km (1,038 miles)
Train and Plane6h 5m
£225($265)
every 4 hours1,697km (1,054 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 20m
£110($130)
every 4 hours1,715km (1,066 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
£920($1,090)
once daily2,448km (1,521 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
£83($100)
4 times a week2,174km (1,351 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 10m
£400($475)
every 2 hours2,018km (1,254 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow