There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Genoa by train, bus, 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
Train • 8h 40m
121€ - 170€
Cheapest option
Bus • 15h 45m
30€ - 65€
7 alternative options
Drive • 8h 47m
110€ - 170€
Fly Paris Orly to Nice, bus • 6h 43m
62€ - 205€
Fly Paris CDG to Nice, bus • 6h 58m
56€ - 191€
Fly Paris CDG to Milan Linate, train • 7h 26m
59€ - 308€
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Linate, train • 7h 16m
60€ - 252€
Fly Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa, train • 7h 42m
57€ - 241€
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa, train • 7h 33m
83€ - 385€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Genoa is to bus which costs 30€ - 65€ and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Genoa is to fly and bus. Taking this option will cost 60€ - 210€ and takes 6h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Genova Brignole via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Lingotto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Paris and Genoa is 706 km. The road distance is 910 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs 120€ - 170€.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Paris to Genoa, including transfers.
Paris to Genoa bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Genoa train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Genoa is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs 120€ - 170€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30€ - 65€ and takes 15h 45m.
- Distance: 705.5 km
- Duration: 8h 40m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Paris Bercy to Genoa via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Lingotto in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia 4 times a week. Tickets cost 30€ - 40€ and the journey takes 15h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 200€
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 430€
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 430€
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 210€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 300€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 330€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 200€
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 200€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 160€
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 100€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 200€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 650€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 390€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 360€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 2100€
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 210€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 350€
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 120€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 410€
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 430€
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 430€
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
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 110€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
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 Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 22€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 19€ - 22€
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 18€ - 20€
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 Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 15€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 15€
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 14€
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 14€ - 19€
- Base Standard
- 30€ - 40€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
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
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Nice - Airport to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Blablabus
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 65€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Paris to Genoa bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia station.
Paris to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Genoa is 910 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Paris to Genoa.
Air Corsica, easyJet and Air France offer flights from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport.
Book your Paris to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 790+ hotels available in Genoa. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 5€ - 9€.