How to travel from Trieste to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Genoa is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Trieste 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.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)

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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre and then to Genoa.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)

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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance547km (340 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Genoa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Trieste and Genoa is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Trieste 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 Trieste to Genoa is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Genoa. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Trenitalia run train services between Trieste and Genoa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Trieste and Genoa. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Venice Mestre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus, Florentia Bus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Trieste and Genoa. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Genova Brignole. instead which will take 5h 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 Trieste and Genoa. The distance is around 547km (340 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 Trieste to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

How do I get from Trieste to Genoa

Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Genoa

Transport options from Trieste to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 60m
€54($54)
once daily543km (337 miles)
Train via Venezia S. Lucia6h 20m
€54($54)
once daily560km (348 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€41($41)
twice daily593km (368 miles)
Bus via Bologna8h 25m
€110($110)
once a week607km (377 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€83($83)
on demand547km (340 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