How to travel from Genoa to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Genoa and Marsala is around 918km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Genoa to Marsala by plane, bus, train, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini then Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration20h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration22h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Marsala by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Genoa and Marsala is around 918km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 791km (492 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Genoa and Marsala by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Marsala is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Marsala is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Marsala. It typically takes around 20h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Genoa and Marsala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 5m, 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 Marsala. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Genoa and Marsala. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 21hrs 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 Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) 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 Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Marsala is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Genoa to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Marsala

Transport options from Genoa to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
3h 45m
€90($90)
every 4 hours918km (570 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€210($210)
every 4 hours1,046km (650 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly4h 20m
€150($150)
every 4 hours1,099km (683 miles)
Train to Torino Lingotto, Fly4h 45m
€160($160)
hourly1,097km (682 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 45m
€62($62)
5 times a day943km (586 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus5h 20m
€105($105)
every 4 hours1,147km (713 miles)
Train
20h 5m
€135($135)
once daily1,516km (942 miles)
Bus
21hrs
€110($110)
6 times a week1,703km (1,058 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
23h 20m
€170($170)
once daily952km (592 miles)
Bus and Ferry1 day 1h
€105($105)
4 times a week1,050km (652 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 45m
€125($125)
6 times a week990km (615 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala