How to travel from Venice to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Venice and Genoa is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Venice 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 Genova Brignole.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Venice to Genoa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Venice and Genoa is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Venice and Genoa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Genoa is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Genoa. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Venice and Genoa with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Venice and Genoa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Venice and Genoa. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Venice and Genoa with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Venice and Genoa. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Venice and Genoa. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Genoa

Transport options from Venice to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€40($40)
once daily407km (253 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€29($29)
once daily453km (281 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€61($61)
on demand402km (250 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