There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Genoa by train, bus, night bus, night train, rideshare, 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
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Genova Brignole
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Rome to Gênes
6 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia
Bus, night bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina to La Spezia Ferry Terminal
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Take the night bus from La Spezia Ferry Terminal to Genoa Piazza della Vittoria
Night train
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Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Genova Brignole
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Genoa
Fly to Genoa
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA)
Fly to Milan Linate, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Linate (LIN)
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Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova Brignole
Rome to Genoa by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Genoa is to bus which costs €24 - €30 and takes 6h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Genoa is to fly which costs €28 - €200 and takes 3h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Genova Brignole. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Rome and Genoa is 401 km. The road distance is 502.1 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €28 - €110.
The train from Roma Termini to Genova Brignole takes 4h 13m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Rome to Genoa bus services, operated by Itabus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni 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 13m and costs €28 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €30 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €28 - €200 and takes 3h 32m.
- Distance: 400.8 km
- Duration: 4h 13m
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 13m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4 - €40 and the journey takes 6h 35m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €210
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €180
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €180
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 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €60 - €85
- Base Premium
- €75 - €110
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
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 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
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
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €80
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €28 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €55 - €80
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
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Tiburtina to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
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
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4 - €40
- Website
- Itabus
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €30
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to La Spezia Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
Night bus from La Spezia Ferry Terminal to Genoa Piazza della Vittoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
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
- €20 - €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 Itabus, arrive at Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia station.
Rome to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Genoa is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.
There are 282+ 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.