There are 6 ways to get from Venice to Genoa by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 15m
Cheapest option
Bus via Venice Mestre Train Station • 8h 10m
4 alternative options
Bus • 6h 15m
Drive • 3h 58m
Fly from Venice • 5h 26m
Train to Trieste, fly • 6h 55m
Venice to Genoa by train
The train journey time between Venice and Genoa is around 4h 15m and covers a distance of around 407 km. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, the Venice to Genoa train service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Genova Brignole. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Genoa is to bus via Venice Mestre Train Station which costs €16 - €26 and takes 8h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Genoa is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice and arriving at Genoa. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Genova Brignole. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Venice and Genoa is 290 km. The road distance is 401.7 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €95.
The train from Venezia S. Lucia to Genova Brignole takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Venice to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice station.
Venice to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Genoa is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €28 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 5h 26m.
- Distance: 290.4 km
- Duration: 4h 15m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Genova Brignole once daily. Tickets cost €30 - €95 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice to Genoa 5 times a day. Tickets cost €23 - €28 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €230
Flights from Trieste to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €230 - €1100
Flights from Trieste to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €210
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €360 - €950
Flights from Trieste to Genoa via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €420 - €1200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €210
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €370 - €900
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €95
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €55 - €75
- Base Premium
- €65 - €95
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Frequently asked questions
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Venice Mestre Train Station to Genoa Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €22
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Venice Airport to Genoa Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 10m and has one stopover.
Venice to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Venice to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Genoa is 402 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Venice to Genoa.
Lufthansa, KLM, Ryanair and two other airlines offer flights from Venice Airport to Genoa Airport.
Book your Venice to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Venice to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 282+ hotels available in Genoa. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to bus which takes 21 min and costs €8 - €11.