How to travel from Glasgow to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Glasgow and Genoa is around 1,671km (1,038 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Glasgow to Genoa by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. 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 Glasgow (GLA) to Genoa (GOA).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated byKLM+ 5 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Euston, Amsterdam Centraal, Zuerich Hb then Milano Centrale and then to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €805($805)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then Paris and then to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Genoa.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €475($475)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Genoa by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Glasgow and Genoa is around 1,671km (1,038 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,577km (980 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Glasgow and Genoa by plane.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Genoa is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Genoa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Genoa. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Amsterdam Centraal, Zuerich Hb and Milano Centrale. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, Dutch Railways, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Glasgow and Genoa. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Glasgow and Genoa. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Shudehill Interchange and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Glasgow and Genoa. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Genoa. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Genoa (GOA) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Genoa. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Glasgow to Genoa typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Genoa. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Genoa is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

How do I get from Glasgow to Genoa

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Genoa

Transport options from Glasgow to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 15m
€270($270)
every 30 mins1,671km (1,038 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
€275($275)
every 4 hours1,711km (1,063 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
€805($805)
5 times a week2,448km (1,521 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
€110($110)
4 times a week2,440km (1,516 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 10m
€475($475)
every 2 hours2,017km (1,253 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