How to travel from Genoa to Ravenna, Italy

The distance between Genoa and Ravenna is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Genoa to Ravenna by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo then Bologna Centrale and then to Faenza.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Ravenna Piazza Aldo Moro.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Ravenna.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Ravenna

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Ravenna by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Genoa and Ravenna is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Genoa and Ravenna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Ravenna is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Ravenna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Ravenna. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Ravenna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Rogoredo, Bologna Centrale and Faenza. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways and ItaloTreno run train services between Genoa and Ravenna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Ravenna. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Ravenna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Genoa and Ravenna. Buses run twice a week and take around 5hrs 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 Ravenna. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Rogoredo then Bologna Centrale and then to Faenza. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Ravenna is Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Ravenna. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) 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 Ravenna. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Ravenna is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Ravenna

Transport options from Genoa to Ravenna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€47($47)
once daily418km (259 miles)
Train via Pisa Centrale5h 55m
€42($42)
once daily388km (241 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€43($43)
twice a week420km (261 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€57($57)
on demand374km (232 miles)

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Airports near Ravenna

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

FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Ravenna
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Ravenna
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Ravenna