Route guide

Naples → Genoa

588 km · Italy to Italy · Fastest: 3h by train · Cheapest: €24+ by bus

How to travel from Naples to Genoa

There are 4 ways to travel between Naples and Genoa — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€50–146

Duration: 3h 16m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~8.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€24–61

Duration: 8h 24m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~16 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€59–191

Duration: 3h 17m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways

~92 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€71–129

Duration: 6h 32m

~100 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Naples and Genoa highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 588 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
Both Naples and Genoa are in Italy — no border crossing, single currency, single rail network.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Naples to Genoa — every option in detail

Naples to Genoa by train

Trains between Naples and Genoa run within the Italy national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 3h 16m.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €50 to €146. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 8.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 92 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~84 kg on this distance.

Naples to Genoa by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Naples and Genoa with a typical journey of 8h 24m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €24 when booked in advance, rising to €61 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Naples to Genoa by flight

Flights between Naples and Genoa take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 17m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €59–191. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 92 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Naples to Genoa by car

The driving distance from Naples to Genoa is approximately 676 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 6h 32m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €71–129 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 100 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Naples and Genoa is approximately 588 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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