How to travel from London to Genoa, Italy

The distance between London and Genoa is around 1,227km (762 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from London 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 to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train

Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then Turin Porta Susa and then to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €505($510)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg Central Bus Station Place de l’Etoile and then to Genoa.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Genoa

There are several options for getting from London to Genoa by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).

The distance between London and Genoa is around 1,227km (762 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037km (644 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from London and Genoa by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from London to Genoa is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Genoa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Genoa. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon, Turin Porta Susa and Torino Lingotto. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Eurostar, SNCF, Trenitalia, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between London and Genoa. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 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 London and Genoa. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg Central Bus Station Place de l’Etoile. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 15m.

RegioJet, FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between London and Genoa. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 22h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Genoa. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Genova P.Za Principe. instead which will take 5h 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 London to Genoa. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Genova P.Za Principe. instead which will take 5h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Genoa is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from London to Genoa

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Genoa

Transport options from London to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€89($89)
every 4 hours1,227km (762 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
€110($110)
every 3 hours1,247km (775 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 10m
€505($510)
5 times a day1,334km (829 miles)
Train via Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains14h 45m
€475($475)
once a week1,483km (922 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 15m
€80($80)
4 times a week1,678km (1,043 miles)
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon1 day 1h
€63($63)
3 times a week1,697km (1,055 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 20m
€225($225)
every 3 hours1,359km (844 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