How to travel from Naples to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Naples and Genoa is around 701km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance701km (435 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Naples to Genoa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Naples and Genoa is around 701km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Naples and Genoa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naples to Genoa is to take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Genoa. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Naples and Genoa with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Naples and Genoa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Naples and Genoa. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Naples and Genoa with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 10h 35m.

Itabus and Sellitto run regular bus services between Naples and Genoa. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Genova Brignole. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Naples and Genoa. The distance is around 701km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Naples to Genoa

Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Genoa

Transport options from Naples to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€65($65)
once daily707km (439 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole7h 55m
€60($60)
twice daily703km (437 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
€85($85)
every 4 hours750km (466 miles)
Bus to Genoa12h 40m
€75($75)
twice a week809km (503 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€105($105)
on demand701km (435 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