Route guide

Rome → Genoa

400 km · Italy to Italy · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €19+ by bus

How to travel from Rome to Genoa

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

🚄Train

€39–112

Duration: 2h 13m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~6.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€19–48

Duration: 5h 43m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€51–168

Duration: 3h 2m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways

~62 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€48–88

Duration: 4h 27m

~68 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 400 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 Rome 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.

Rome to Genoa — every option in detail

Rome to Genoa by train

Trains between Rome and Genoa run within the Italy national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 2h 13m.

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

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €39 to €112. 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 6.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 62 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~56 kg on this distance.

Rome to Genoa by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Rome and Genoa with a typical journey of 5h 43m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €19 when booked in advance, rising to €48 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.

Rome to Genoa by flight

Flights between Rome and Genoa take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 2m 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 €51–168. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 62 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Rome to Genoa by car

The driving distance from Rome to Genoa is approximately 460 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 4h 27m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €48–88 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 68 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Rome and Genoa is approximately 400 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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