What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Genoa?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Genoa is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Genoa?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Genoa is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €35 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Genoa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Genoa. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct ferry between Barcelona and Genoa?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port de Barcelona and arriving at Port of Genoa. Services depart twice a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Genoa?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Genova P.Za Principe via Marseille St Charles, Nice-Ville and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Genoa?

The distance between Barcelona and Genoa is 924 km. The road distance is 854.5 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Genoa without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 13h 5m and costs €95 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Genoa?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Barcelona to Genoa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Genoa bus from?

Barcelona to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Genoa train from?

Barcelona to Genoa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Genoa?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Genoa is to train which takes 13h 5m and costs €95 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 13h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Barcelona to Genoa bus arrive?

Barcelona to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Barcelona to Genoa train arrive?

Barcelona to Genoa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Genoa?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Genoa is 855 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Barcelona to Genoa.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Genoa?

Book your Barcelona to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Genoa?

Book your Barcelona to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Genoa?

There are 4039+ hotels available in Genoa.

Barcelona to Genoa - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Genoa by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
7h 15m
€39–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Genoabus FlixBus 728 / ...
13h 45m
€35–95
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
13h 5m
€97–134
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
20h 45m
€65–140
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
6h 59m
€55–226
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane BCN - GOA
4h 46m
€36–168
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BCN - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova P.Za Principetrain
7h 27m
€58–194
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BCN - LIN
2. Take the train from Pavia to Genova Brignoletrain
7h 11m
€47–200
Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
8h 52m
€51–128
Drive 854.5 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Genoacar 854.5 km
8h 18m
€131–189

Barcelona to Genoa by train

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13h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Barcelona to Genoa.

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Distance: 924.1 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Genoa, Italy?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Genova P.Za Principe via Marseille St Charles, Nice-Ville, and Ventimiglia in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona to Genoa every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 13h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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