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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 700 miles (1127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$129 Average price Cheapest | $250 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 58m Average total duration 22h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Genoa:
A bus is $102 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Genoa costing on average $231 (€191).
A bus is $121 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Genoa costing on average $250 (€207).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 28m.
Train takes on average 27h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Genoa
How to get from Madrid to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal7:00 AM21h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América4:50 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$731One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal7:00 AM21h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América4:50 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$731One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ59 · AZ13835:55 AM4h40Madrid Barajas Airport10:35 AMGenoa Airport$1891One-way1 transfer
Other options
4822 · 47326:30 AM22h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:50 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:05 PM21h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM27h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:05 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$2041One-way2 transfers
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W463129:55 AM11h35Madrid Barajas Airport9:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$2161One-way1 transfer
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W463129:55 AM11h35Madrid Barajas Airport9:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$2161One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 80354+
Regionale Veloce 3033+
W463129:55 AM8h23Madrid Barajas Airport6:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2321One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Genoa:
A bus is $102 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Genoa costing on average $231 (€191).
A bus is $121 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Genoa costing on average $250 (€207).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 28m.
Train takes on average 27h 51m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Volotea, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia, Transavia France to go to Genoa by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea, Iberia.
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