There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to France by train (Trenitalia), train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
4h 27m€116–158Bus via Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Parisbus FlixBus N1503
15h 17m€83–123Train via Châtelet
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain 2146 / ...
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 58m€107–240Drive 872.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Pariscar 872.8 km
9h 34m€160–231Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 43m€98–160
Genoa to France by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to France is to bus via Paris which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to France is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €110 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to France. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to France. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Nice-Ville via Ventimiglia and Saint-Laurent-du-Var. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Genoa and France is 190 km. The road distance is 872.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to France without a car is to train via Châtelet which takes 8h 58m and costs €100 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Genoa to France, including transfers.
Genoa to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to France train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to France is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €110 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 17m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and France?
Trenitalia operates a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 14h 25m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–120
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–200
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Genoa to France train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to France is 873 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Genoa to France.
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