There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Genoa by train, bus, 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 • 4h 8m
16€ - 110€
5 alternative options
Bus • 6h
22€ - 45€
Rideshare • 5h 42m
20€ - 45€
Drive • 4h 56m
65€ - 95€
Fly to Genoa • 3h 33m
38€ - 248€
Fly to Pisa, train • 5h 2m
95€ - 380€
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Genoa is to bus which costs 22€ - 45€ and takes 6h.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Genoa is to fly which costs 35€ - 250€ 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 every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
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 8m.
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 8m and costs 16€ - 110€.
The train from Roma Termini to Genova Brignole takes 4h 8m 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 8m and costs 16€ - 110€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 22€ - 45€ and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs 35€ - 250€ and takes 3h 33m.
- Distance: 250.5 miles
- Duration: 4h 8m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Rome to Genoa every 4 hours. Tickets cost 35€ - 110€ and the journey takes 4h 8m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome to Genoa every 4 hours. Tickets cost 24€ - 45€ and the journey takes 6h. Baltour also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 250€
Flights from Rome to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 350€
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 Roma Termini to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- 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 Pisa Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 15€ - 21€
- Base Standard
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
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 Roma Termini to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 75€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Super Economy
- 16€ - 21€
- Base 2nd Class
- 45€ - 55€
- Base 1st Class
- 65€ - 75€
Train from Pisa Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 35€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Super Economy
- 8€ - 11€
- Base 2nd Class
- 18€ - 23€
- Base 1st Class
- 29€ - 33€
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
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 45€
- 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€ - 35€
- 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
- 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 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 Rome2rio.
Book your Rome to Genoa bus tickets online with FlixBus and Busbud.
There are 1998+ hotels available in Genoa. Prices start at 63€ per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Genoa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32m and costs 7€ - 35€.