There are 6 ways to get from France to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
4h 16m€152–488Bus via Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris to Genoabus FlixBus N1503
15h 15m€77–123Train via Hôtel de Ville
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Lingottotrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignoletrain 2131 / ...
9h 22m€149–243Drive 872.6 km
- Drive from Paris to Genoacar 872.6 km
9h 38m€141–203Train via Hôtel de Ville #2
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova Brignoletrain 2131 / ...
9h 35m€149–243Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 11m€83–133
France to Genoa by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Genoa is to bus via Paris which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from France to Genoa is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €150 - €490.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Genoa via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Genova P.Za Principe via Monaco-Monte-Carlo and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between France and Genoa is 190 km. The road distance is 872.6 km.
The best way to get from France to Genoa without a car is to train via Hôtel de Ville which takes 9h 22m and costs €140 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from France to Genoa, including transfers.
France to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
France to Genoa train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Monaco-Monte-Carlo station.
The best way to get from France to Genoa is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €150 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between France and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Genova P.Za Principe via Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE), Monaco (MCM), Port De Fontvieille, Place Ste-Devote, Monaco-Monte-Carlo, and Ventimiglia in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 13h 55m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
France to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
France to Genoa train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Genoa is 873 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from France to Genoa.
There are 4571+ hotels available in Genoa.




