The average train between Bologna and Genoa takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Genoa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bologna and Genoa. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Genoa at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Genoa station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Bologna to Genoa train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Genoa train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Book your Bologna to Genoa train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Genoa is 190.3 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Genova Brignole via Milano Centrale in around 4h 58m.