There are 12 ways to get from Paris to Genoa by plane, bus, train or car
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Bus • 13h
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Fly Paris Orly to Genoa • 4h 41m
Fly Paris Orly to Nice, bus • 6h 26m
Train via Turin • 8h 41m
Train • 9h 21m
Bus via Besançon • 20h 50m
Drive • 8h 47m
Paris to Genoa by train
The train journey time between Paris and Genoa is around 8h 41m and covers a distance of around 878 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 7m. Operated by TGV inOui, Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and others, the Paris to Genoa train service departs from Paris Gare De Lyon and arrives in Genova Brignole. Typically 24 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Genoa is to bus via Besançon which costs €35 - €55 and takes 20h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Genoa is to fly. Taking this option will cost €60 - €350 and takes 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Genoa via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
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 41m.
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 via Turin which takes 8h 41m and costs €55 - €210.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Paris to Genoa, including transfers.
Paris to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris 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 fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Turin, which costs €55 - €210 and takes 8h 41m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 13h.
- Distance: 705.5 km
- Duration: 5h 4m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Genoa, Italy?
Volotea, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Magenta to Genoa once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Genoa via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Lingotto in around 8h 41m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €380
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €350
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €460
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €320
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €220
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €290
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Paris Orly to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €470
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Turin via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €330
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €440
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €230
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €400
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €330
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 Milano Rogoredo to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
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
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 Milano Rogoredo to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €17 - €19
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €18 - €20
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €19 - €22
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €85 - €95
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €100 - €115
Frequently asked questions
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 Rogoredo to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €13 - €19
- Base Standard
- €29 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €19
- Base Standard
- €30 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- 02 72 49 49 49
- Website
- malpensaexpress.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Malpensa Express
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €100 - €130
- 1st Class
- €120 - €150
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 Nice - Airport T2 to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Torino - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €27
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Besançon to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- 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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Turin to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Itabus
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The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Genoa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Paris to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa 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.
Volotea, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Genoa Airport.
Book your Paris to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Genoa bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 282+ hotels available in Genoa. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.