How to travel from Palermo to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Genoa is around 791km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 15h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Palermo to Genoa by train, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and then to Genoa.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Genoa.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Grandi Navi Veloci

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Genoa by train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 15h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Palermo and Genoa is around 791km (491 miles).

It takes around 15h 55m to get from Palermo and Genoa by train.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Genoa is to take the train which takes around 15h 55m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Genoa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Genoa. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Genoa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 55m, 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 Palermo and Genoa. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Palermo and Genoa. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 19h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Palermo and Genoa. The ferry typically takes around 21hrs and departs once daily.

Grandi Navi Veloci run the ferry services between Palermo and Genoa. Ferries run once daily and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini and then to Genova Brignole. instead which will take 15h 55m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Palermo to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini and then to Genova Brignole. instead which will take 15h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 15h 55m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Palermo to Genoa

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Genoa

Transport options from Palermo to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
15h 55m
€120($120)
once daily1,362km (847 miles)
Bus
19h 10m
€90($90)
5 times a week1,443km (897 miles)
Ferry
21hrs
€160($160)
once daily791km (491 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Genoa

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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