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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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$32 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Genoa
How to get from Bologna to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Genoa is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TTPER 20706:33 AM3h41Bologna Centrale10:14 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:50 AM3h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:40 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308+
Regionale TRENORD 2327+
FRECCIABIANCA 861911:51 AM2h48Bologna Centrale2:39 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$961One-way2 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 30259:50 AM4h28Bologna Centrale2:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$361One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 208211:50 AM4h22Bologna Centrale4:12 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$301One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale TTPER 2076 · Regionale 30238:33 AM5h29Bologna Centrale2:02 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$301One-way2 transfers
FlixBus8:25 AM3h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:20 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$431One-way0 transfers
0604:10 AM4h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:15 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 AM4h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:20 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Genoa:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Genoa costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Satam, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Genoa by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Satam.
- 1 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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