The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Genoa takes 16h 56m and the fastest train takes 13h. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville to Genoa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cherbourg-Octeville and Genoa. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Genoa at 4:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 16h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Genoa station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Genoa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Genoa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Book your Cherbourg-Octeville to Genoa train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Genoa is 988.3 km. The road distance is 1,253 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Genova Brignole via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, and Torino Lingotto in around 12h 40m.