There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, rideshare, car, plane, or train
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 Roma Tiburtina to Genova Brignoletrain Fa
4h 23m€65–120Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rome to Gênes485.4 km
5h 42m€21–50Bus
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Genoabus FlixBus N1503
6h 40m€26–70Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Genova Brignolenighttrain Ini
7h 20m€40–75Drive 500 km
- Drive from Rome to Genoacar 500 km
4h 52m€90–130Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane FCO - GOA
3h 19m€45–167Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Forlanini to Genova P.Za Principetrain
5h 33m€76–209Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FCO - TRN
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignoletrain
6h 3m€42–209
Rome to Genoa by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Genoa is to rideshare which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Genoa is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs €45 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Genoa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Tiburtina and arriving at Genova Brignole. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Rome and Genoa is 490 km. The road distance is 500 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €120.
The train from Roma Tiburtina to Genova Brignole takes 4h 23m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Rome to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rome to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Tiburtina station.
The best way to get from Rome to Genoa is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €70 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Tiburtina to Genova Brignole 4 times a day. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Genoa twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–180
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €16–110
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
Night train from Roma Tiburtina to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Forlanini to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rome to Gênes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at 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 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Rome to Genoa.
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Book your Rome to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.
There are 4342+ hotels available in Genoa.
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.