There are 5 ways to get from Rome to Genoa by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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The cheapest way to get from Rome to Genoa is to rideshare which costs 19€ - 45€ and takes 5h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Genoa is to fly which costs 60€ - 210€ and takes 3h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Genoa, Genoa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Genova Brignole. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Rome and Genoa is 401 km. The road distance is 504.2 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs 30€ - 110€.
The train from Roma Termini to Genova Brignole takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Rome to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rome to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Genoa is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs 30€ - 110€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 22€ - 35€ and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs 60€ - 210€ and takes 3h 33m.
- Distance: 400.8 km
- Duration: 4h 14m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Genova Brignole every 4 hours. Tickets cost 35€ - 110€ and the journey takes 4h 14m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Genoa, Genoa every 4 hours. Tickets cost 27€ - 35€ and the journey takes 7h 25m. Baltour also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 200€
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 Roma Termini to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 110€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 35€ - 50€
- Base Standard
- 60€ - 85€
- Base Premium
- 75€ - 110€
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 Roma Termini to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 30€ - 45€
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 Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Genoa, Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina to Genova - Piazza Della Vittoria-Lato Palazzo Inps
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 30€
- Website
- Baltour
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Gênes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 45€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Genoa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Rome to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa, Genoa station.
Rome to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Genoa is 504 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Rome to Genoa.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Genoa Airport.
Book your Rome to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Genoa bus tickets online with FlixBus, Omio and Busbud.
There are 1849+ hotels available in Genoa. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs 7€ - 35€.