How to travel from Salerno to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Genoa is around 662km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Salerno 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Bus via Napoli

Take the bus to Napoli and then to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance743km (461 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Genoa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Salerno and Genoa is around 662km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 632km (393 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Salerno and Genoa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Genoa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Genoa. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salerno and Genoa with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 8h 55m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Salerno and Genoa. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Salerno and Genoa. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salerno and Genoa with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 13hrs.

FlixBus, Sita Sud, Societa Lagonegrese Automobilistica S.R.L. and Itabus run regular bus services between Salerno and Genoa. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Salerno and Genoa. The distance is around 743km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Salerno to Genoa

Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Genoa

Transport options from Salerno to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 60m
€70($70)
hourly662km (411 miles)
Train to Napoli Afragola, plane4h 25m
€155($155)
hourly713km (443 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane4h 25m
€88($88)
every 4 hours858km (533 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane5hrs
€73($73)
every 4 hours942km (585 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane5h 5m
€71($71)
every 4 hours959km (596 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€70($70)
4 times a day766km (476 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole8h 55m
€90($90)
5 times a day749km (465 miles)
Bus via Napoli + 1 similar
12hrs
€50($50)
once daily847km (526 miles)
Bus13hrs
€55($55)
4 times a day954km (592 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€110($110)
on demand743km (461 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