How to travel from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa is around 191km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Genoa by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GenoaMilan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Genoa by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa is around 191km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Genoa is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Trenord, Malpensa Express, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 2h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Genoa from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) is to drive which will take 2hrs and cost around €37 ($37).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Genoa. We recommend that you take the bus to Genoa. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Genoa is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Genoa. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Genoa. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Genoa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

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Transport options from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
€13($13)
5 times a week201km (125 miles)
Train
2h 45m
€17($17)
every 4 hours191km (118 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€37($37)
on demand204km (127 miles)

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Airports near Genoa

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Genoa
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Genoa
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Genoa