How to travel from Ostia to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Ostia and Genoa is around 426km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance541km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostia and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Ostia to Genoa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Ostia and Genoa is around 426km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Ostia and Genoa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostia to Genoa is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostia and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostia and Genoa. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ostia to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porta S. Paolo and Termini. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ostia and Genoa. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Ostia and Genoa. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ostia to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fiumicino - Airport and Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Ostia and Genoa. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ostia and Genoa. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and arrive at Genoa (GOA). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ostia and Genoa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

ITA Airways fly between Ostia and Genoa. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and and arrive into Genoa (GOA). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Ostia to Genoa typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and and arrive into Genoa (GOA).

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 Ostia and Genoa. The distance is around 541km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostia to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ostia and Genoa

Transport options from Ostia to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
€115($115)
every 30 mins426km (265 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€54($54)
4 times a day522km (324 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€45($45)
twice daily557km (346 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€82($82)
on demand541km (336 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