There are 12 ways to get from Barcelona (Station) to Genoa by plane, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), ferry, bus, train, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane BCN - GOA
4h 45m€47–138Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BCN - TRN
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignoletrain
7h 20m€40–201Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
- Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
12h 9m€147–237Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry
13h 14m€93–136Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 35m€68–113Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain
7h 27m€44–142Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BCN - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova Brignoletrain
6h 52m€52–226Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
7h 44m€61–233Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain
7h 26m€66–254Bus via Barcelona
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Genoabus FlixBus N1138
15h€73–123Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
22h 24m€83–123Drive 857.1 km
- Drive from Barcelona (Station) to Genoacar 857.1 km
8h 24m€138–199
Barcelona (Station) to Genoa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona (Station) to Genoa is to fly which costs €45 - €140 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona (Station) to Genoa is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €45 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona (Station) to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Riera Blanca - Les Corts and arriving at Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop via Barcelona - North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Barcelona (Station) to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Port de Barcelona and arriving at Port of Genoa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona (Station) to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Genova P.Za Principe via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice Saint-Augustin and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Barcelona (Station) and Genoa is 678 km. The road distance is 857.1 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona (Station) to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs €140 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Barcelona (Station) to Genoa, including transfers.
Barcelona (Station) to Genoa bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona (Station) to Genoa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
What companies run services between Barcelona (Station), Catalonia, Spain and Genoa, Italy?
Vueling Airlines flies from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barcelona (Station) to Genova P.Za Principe via Barcelona-Sants, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice Saint-Augustin, and Ventimiglia in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–100
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Barcelona (Station) to Genoa is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 12h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 35m.
Barcelona (Station) to Genoa bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop station.
Barcelona (Station) to Genoa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona (Station) to Genoa is 857 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Barcelona (Station) to Genoa.
There are 4658+ hotels available in Genoa.

















