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
30€ - 95€
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 20m
23€ - 30€
4 alternative options
Drive • 4h
50€ - 80€
Fly from Venice • 5h 36m
81€ - 303€
Train to Trieste, fly • 6h 52m
95€ - 370€
Train to Verona, fly • 7h 2m
70€ - 350€
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The cheapest way to get from Venice to Genoa is to bus which costs 23€ - 30€ and takes 8h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Genoa is to drive which costs 50€ - 80€ and takes 4h.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Liberta' Santa Chiara and arriving at Genoa, Genoa via Venice, Venice Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
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 403.5 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, Venice Mestre 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€ - 30€ and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs 80€ - 310€ and takes 5h 36m.
- 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, Venice Mestre to Genoa, Genoa twice daily. Tickets cost 21€ - 27€ and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 290€
Flights from Trieste to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 350€
Flights from Trieste to Genoa via Milan Linate, Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 400€
Flights from Verona to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 400€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 750€
Flights from Trieste to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 350€
Flights from Verona to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 400€
Flights from Verona to Genoa via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 600€
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 320€
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 320€
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 320€
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 320€
Flights from Verona to Genoa via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 360€
Flights from Verona to Genoa via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 260€
Flights from Verona to Genoa via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 280€
Flights from Verona to Genoa via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 300€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 900€
Flights from Trieste to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 550€
Flights from Verona to Genoa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 700€
Flights from Verona to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 650€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 600€
Flights from Trieste to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 350€
Flights from Verona to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 400€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Verona to Genoa via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 290€
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€
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 50€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 12€ - 17€
- Base Standard
- 27€ - 40€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 50€
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€
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 17€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 15€ - 17€
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 Venezia Santa Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 40€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 15€ - 22€
- Smart Low Cost
- 13€ - 19€
- Smart Flex
- 28€ - 40€
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 Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 85€
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- 30€ - 45€
- 1st Class
- 60€ - 85€
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
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 Venice, Venice Mestre to Genoa, Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 27€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Venice Airport to Genoa Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 15m and has one stopover.
Venice to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa, 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 404 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Venice to Genoa.
Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, KLM and three other airlines offer flights from Venice Airport to Genoa Airport.
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There are 1245+ hotels available in Genoa. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to line 35 bus which takes 15 min and costs 11€.