There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to France by train (Trenitalia), train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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 Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Monaco-Monte-Carlotrain
4h 29m€38–231Train via Hôtel de Ville
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuovatrain 2146 / ...
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
9h 7m€149–267Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Genoa to Parisbus FlixBus N1503
15h 14m€64–108Drive 872.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Pariscar 872.8 km
9h 34m€138–198Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 1m€79–142
Genoa to France by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to France is to bus via Paris which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to France is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €35 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to France. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to France. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Torino Porta Nuova and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Genoa and France is 188 km. The road distance is 872.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to France without a car is to train via Hôtel de Ville which takes 9h 7m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Genoa to France, including transfers.
Genoa to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to France train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to France is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €35 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 14m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and France?
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Jean Médecin via Ventimiglia, Monaco-Monte-Carlo, Pont Sainte-Devote, Honore Ii, Monaco (MCM), Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE), and Aéroport Terminal 2 in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 14h 25m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Monaco-Monte-Carlo
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Genoa to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Genoa to France train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to France is 873 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Genoa to France.
There are 15112+ hotels available in France.
































