There are 7 ways to get from Genoa to Giens by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 7h 11m
Cheapest option
Bus via Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia • 7h 36m
5 alternative options
Train • 7h 56m
Train via Monaco • 8h 45m
Train via Antibes • 8h 48m
Drive • 3h 39m
Fly, drive • 7h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Giens is to bus via Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia which costs €26 - €40 and takes 7h 36m.
The quickest way to get from Genoa to Giens is to drive which costs €55 - €90 and takes 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Giens. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Giens via Gare Routière and Espace 3000. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Genoa and Giens is 272 km. The road distance is 355.9 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Giens without a car is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Genoa to Giens, including transfers.
Genoa to Giens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Giens is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 7h 56m.
There is no direct flight from Genoa Airport to Marseille Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 40m and has one stopover.
Genoa to Giens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulon station.
- Distance: 272.3 km
- Duration: 7h 11m
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Giens, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Toulon 6 times a week. Tickets cost €27 - €40 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genoa to Giens via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Toulon, Hyeres, and Gare in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Genoa to Marseille via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €160
Flights from Genoa to Marseille via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €150
Flights from Genoa to Marseille via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €140
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa to Marseille via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €410
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Genoa to Marseille via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €17 - €20
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18 - €20
Frequently asked questions
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Nice Ville to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
Train from Antibes to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €36 - €42
- 1st Class
- €32 - €38
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Nice Ville to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €29
- Rail 1st Class
- €28 - €35
Train from Monaco Monte Carlo to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €21 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €40
Train from Ventimiglia to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13 - €17
Train from Antibes to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €25
- Rail 1st Class
- €25 - €35
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Nice-Ville to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €95
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Antibes to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Genoa to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Giens is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Genoa to Giens.
Volotea, Alitalia, Vueling Airlines and three other airlines offer flights from Genoa Airport to Marseille Airport.
There are 210+ hotels available in Giens. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Genoa to Genoa Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs €1 - €3.