There are 7 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 • 4 h 8 min
$55 - $85
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 5 h 42 min
$23 - $50
5 alternative options
Bus • 7 h 10 min
$28 - $55
Drive • 4 h 57 min
$75 - $110
Fly to Genoa • 3 h 38 min
$48 - $270
Fly to Pisa, train • 5 h 6 min
$124 - $381
Fly to Milan Linate, train • 6 h 19 min
$64 - $233
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Genoa is to rideshare which costs 20€ - 45€ and takes 5 h 42 min.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Genoa is to fly which costs 40€ - 240€ and takes 3 h 38 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome and arriving at Genoa, Genoa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 h 10 min.
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 4 h 8 min.
The distance between Rome and Genoa is 401 km. The road distance is 504.8 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 4 h 8 min and costs 50€ - 75€.
The train from Roma Termini to Genova Brignole takes 4 h 8 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Rome to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome 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 4 h 8 min and costs 50€ - 75€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 25€ - 45€ and takes 7 h 10 min, you could also fly, which costs 40€ - 240€ and takes 3 h 38 min.
- Distance: 250.5 miles
- Duration: 4 h 8 min
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Rome to Genoa every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55 - $85 and the journey takes 4 h 8 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome to Genoa 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30 - $55 and the journey takes 7 h 10 min. Baltour also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $290
Flights from Rome to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $400
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $250
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $250
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Rome to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $290
Flights from Rome to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $400
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $270
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
- 4 h 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
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
- 2 h 2 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10 - $23
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $19 - $23
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome to Genoa, Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 10 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- flixbus.it
Bus from Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina to Genova - Piazza Della Vittoria-Lato Palazzo Inps
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- Baltour
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. 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 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
- 5 h 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $50
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Genoa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 5 min.
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 505 km. It takes approximately 4 h 57 min 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, Distribusion and Busbud.
There are 1466+ hotels available in Genoa. Prices start at $57 USD 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 32 min and costs 10€ - 15€.