How to travel from Genoa to Porto, Portugal

The distance between Genoa and Porto is around 1,522km (946 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Genoa to Porto by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
💰 Cheapest
1
train
+
plane
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
5 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Ventimiglia, Marseille St Charles, Barcelona-Sants then Vigo Guixar and then to Porto - Campanha.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Porto — Campo 24 de Agosto.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Porto.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Distance1,826km (1,134 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Porto

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Porto by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 5h 55m.

The distance between Genoa and Porto is around 1,522km (946 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,474km (916 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Genoa and Porto by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Porto is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Porto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Porto. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, Barcelona-Sants and Vigo Guixar. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Trenitalia, TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Genoa and Porto. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Porto. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport and Nice. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

FlixBus and Iberocoach run regular bus services between Genoa and Porto. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h 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 Porto. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Porto is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Porto. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Porto. The distance is around 1,826km (1,134 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Porto is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Genoa to Porto

Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Porto

Transport options from Genoa to Porto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 55m
€110($110)
every 4 hours1,762km (1,095 miles)
Train to Ventimiglia, Fly6h 20m
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,522km (946 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
€250($250)
6 times a week2,420km (1,504 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
€115($115)
once daily2,118km (1,316 miles)
Drive
17h 25m
€330($330)
on demand1,826km (1,134 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Genoa and Porto

Airlines

Train operators

Bus companies

Airports near Porto

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Porto
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
268km (167 miles) from Porto
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
462km (287 miles) from Porto