There are 6 ways to get from Bologna to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain 3013 / ...
3h 31m€42–97Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bologna to Gênes263.3 km
3h 44m€15–17Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna to Genoabus FlixBus N504
4h€22–40Train via Piacenza (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenzatrain Ic
- Take the train from Piacenza to Genova Brignoletrain Ic
3h 58m€30–111Bus via Voltri/Voltri Fs
- Take the bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfureebus
4h 51m€36–46Drive 261 km
- Drive from Bologna to Genoacar 261 km
3h 22m€41–60
Bologna to Genoa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Genoa is to rideshare which costs €15 - €17 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Genoa is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna and arriving at Genoa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Genova Brignole via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Bologna and Genoa is 355 km. The road distance is 261 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Bologna to Genoa, including transfers.
Bologna to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna station.
Bologna to Genoa train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Genoa is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Genova Brignole via Milano Centrale in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna to Genoa twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Piacenza to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- [email protected]
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bologna to Gênes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Bologna to Genoa train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Genoa is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Bologna to Genoa.
Book your Bologna to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bologna to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 4521+ hotels available in Genoa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna and Genoa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.