There are 11 ways to get from Paris to Genoa by plane, bus, train, night 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.
Recommended option
Fly Paris CDG to Genoa • 5h 9m
76€ - 393€
Cheapest option
Night train, train • 13h 15m
50€ - 112€
9 alternative options
Fly Paris Orly to Nice, bus • 6h 36m
67€ - 267€
Fly Paris CDG to Milan Linate, train • 7h 24m
58€ - 310€
Fly Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa, train • 7h 31m
53€ - 341€
Fly Paris CDG to Turin, train • 7h 51m
83€ - 378€
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Linate, train • 7h 15m
70€ - 283€
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa, train • 7h 22m
70€ - 354€
Train • 8h 33m
121€ - 203€
Bus • 16h 35m
50€ - 65€
Drive • 8h 52m
120€ - 190€
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The cheapest way to get from Paris to Genoa is to bus which costs 50€ - 65€ and takes 16h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Genoa is to fly which costs 75€ - 400€ and takes 5h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Genoa, Genoa. Services depart four times a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 16h 35m.
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 33m.
The distance between Paris and Genoa is 706 km. The road distance is 917.6 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs 120€ - 210€.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Paris to Genoa, including transfers.
Paris to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 fly which takes 5h 9m and costs 75€ - 400€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 120€ - 210€ and takes 8h 33m, you could also bus, which costs 50€ - 65€ and takes 16h 35m.
- Distance: 705.5 km
- Duration: 5h 9m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Genoa, Italy?
Air France and Lufthansa fly from Paris to Genoa 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Genoa via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Lingotto in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 400€
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 290€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 350€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 280€
Flights from Paris CDG to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 440€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 230€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 180€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 150€
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 220€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Genoa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 400€
Flights from Paris CDG to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 400€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 550€
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 500€
Flights from Paris CDG to Turin via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 330€
Flights from Paris CDG to Turin via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 600€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 350€
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 370€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 180€
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 410€ - 1200€
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 350€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 600€
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 Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- 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 Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 18€ - 20€
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 22€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 19€ - 22€
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
- 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
- Once 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 15 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 20 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
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 110€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
- Phone
- +33 1 83 82 00 00
- Website
- thello.com
Night train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Thello
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 Nice - Airport to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Blablabus
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Nice - Airport to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Website
- alsa.com
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 City Centre - Bercy Seine to Genoa, Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 65€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Genoa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Paris to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa, Genoa station.
Paris to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Genoa is 918 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Paris to Genoa.
Air France and Lufthansa offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Genoa Airport.
Book your Paris to Genoa train tickets online with Omio and Omio.
Book your Paris to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1893+ hotels available in Genoa. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 10€.