There are 5 ways to get from Nice Observatory to Genoa by train (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 Nice Riquier to VentimigliaC3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
4h 22m€16–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice to Genoa482 / ...
4h 50m€12–24Drive 190.9 km
- Drive from Nice Observatory to Genoa190.9 km
2h 9m€30–43Train via Genova Brignole
- Take the train from Nice Riquier to VentimigliaC3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignole3365 / ...
4h 59m€16–40Bus via Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Genoa Piazza AcquaverdeUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
5h 33m€12–16
Nice Observatory to Genoa by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice Observatory to Genoa is to bus via Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 which costs €11 - €16 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Nice Observatory to Genoa is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice Observatory to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Les Ecoles and arriving at Genoa via Nice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Nice Observatory and Genoa is 178 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.
The best way to get from Nice Observatory to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €15 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Nice Observatory to Genoa, including transfers.
Nice Observatory to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
The best way to get from Nice Observatory to Genoa is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €15 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €25 and takes 4h 50m.
Nice Observatory to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice Observatory to Genoa is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Nice Observatory to Genoa.
What companies run services between Nice Observatory, France and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Nice Observatory to Genova P.Za Principe via Saint-Albert, Riquier, Nice Riquier, and Ventimiglia in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nice to Genoa 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–23 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
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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 Nice Riquier to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- Rail 1st Class
- €8–12
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18–27
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €19–27
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Genoa Piazza Acquaverde
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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