There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Parma to Milano CentraleFr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova BrignoleIc
3h 28m€23–80Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Parma to Gênes163.7 km
2h 43m€15Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Parma Via Traversante to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Take the bus from Voltri/Voltri Fs to Caricamento/Acquario1
3h 38m€29–36Train
- Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignole3261
3h 38m€21–28Drive 161.2 km
- Drive from Parma to Genoa161.2 km
2h 32m€25–36
Parma to Genoa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Genoa is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Genoa is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Parma Via Traversante and arriving at Caricamento/Acquario via Pra' 8/De Mari and Voltri/Voltri Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parma and arriving at Genova Brignole. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Parma and Genoa is 264 km. The road distance is 161.2 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Genoa without a car is to train via Milan which takes 3h 28m and costs €22 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Parma to Genoa, including transfers.
Parma to Genoa bus services, operated by Satam Bus, depart from Parma Via Traversante station.
Parma to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Genoa is to train via Milan which takes 3h 28m and costs €22 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Parma to Genova Brignole via Milano Centrale in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma Via Traversante to Caricamento/Acquario via Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree, Pra' 8/De Mari, and Voltri/Voltri Fs in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- satam@gruppolapanoramica.it
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Parma Via Traversante to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
- Phone
- +39 010 558 2414
- amt.spa@amt.genova.it
- Website
- amt.genova.it
Bus from Voltri/Voltri Fs to Caricamento/Acquario
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- amt.genova.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Parma to Gênes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Genoa bus services, operated by Satam Bus, arrive at Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree station.
Parma to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Genoa is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Parma to Genoa.
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There are 4056+ hotels available in Genoa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Parma and Genoa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.