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Compare train and bus for Bolzano to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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$55 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bolzano to Genoa
How to get from Bolzano to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolzano to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 AM6h40Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)12:40 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:00 AM6h40Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)12:40 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 · FRECCIAROSSA 97443:12 PM4h43Bolzano/Bozen7:55 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1641One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 16039 · Regionale TRENORD 2630 · Regionale Veloce 302910:31 AM5h47Bolzano/Bozen4:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$531One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3463 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale 30237:31 AM6h31Bolzano/Bozen2:02 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$531One-way2 transfers
Regionale 16663 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale Veloce 30257:36 AM6h42Bolzano/Bozen2:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$531One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM6h25Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)1:55 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 PM6h25Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)11:25 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$631One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:10 PM6h20Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)7:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Genoa:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Genoa costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolzano and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolzano/Bozen and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Genoa by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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