There are 6 ways to get from Palermo to Genoa by plane, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
best- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane PMO - GOA
3h 45m€64–191Fly to Pisa International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain
5h 54m€60–283Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Genova Brignoletrain Fa / ...
16h 56m€142–340Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
20h 45m€100–150Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Genoabus 510 / ...
21h€115–186Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Livornocarferry
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain Fb / ...
23h 29m€81–166
Palermo to Genoa by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Genoa is to car ferry and train which costs €80 - €170 and takes 23h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Genoa is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €60 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Genoa via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Palermo and arriving at Port of Genoa. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Genova Brignole via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
The distance between Palermo and Genoa is 820 km.
Book your Palermo to Genoa ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Palermo to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 16h 56m and costs €140 - €340.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Palermo to Genoa, including transfers.
Palermo to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Genova Brignole via Roma Termini in around 16h 56m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–120
Flights from Palermo Airport to Pisa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Pisa Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Pisa Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Pisa Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Pisa Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- info@grimaldi.napoli.it
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines
Car ferry from Port of Palermo to Livorno
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Genoa is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €340 and takes 16h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h.
Palermo to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Palermo to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Palermo to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Palermo to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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