There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Genoa by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nice to Genoa482 / ...
2h 55m€10–23Train
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to VentimigliaC3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
3h 33m€13–40Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Nice to Gênes192.9 km
2h 29m€13Train via Genova Brignole
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to VentimigliaC3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignole3365 / ...
4h 22m€13–40Bus via Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Genoa Piazza AcquaverdeUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
4h 25m€10–14Train #2
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Genova P.Za Principe96751
4h 26m€10–35Drive 193.7 km
- Drive from Nice to Genoa193.7 km
2h 5m€31–44
Nice to Genoa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Genoa is to bus via Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 which costs €9 - €14 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Genoa is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nice and arriving at Genoa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Genova P.Za Principe. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Nice and Genoa is 191 km. The road distance is 193.7 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Genoa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €10 - €23.
The bus from Nice to Genoa takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Nice to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
Nice to Genoa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Genoa is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €10 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €40 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Genoa, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Nice to Genoa 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–23 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Genova P.Za Principe via Ventimiglia in around 3h 33m.
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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-Ville to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €5–9
- Rail 1st Class
- €9–13
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Nice-Ville to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €4–7
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
Train from Nice Ville to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €23–35
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nice to Gênes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Nice to Genoa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Genoa is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Nice to Genoa.
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Book your Nice to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nice and Genoa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.