There are 5 ways to get from France to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
5h 2m€49–278Train via Hôtel de Ville
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova Brignoletrain 2123 / ...
9h 44m€160–263Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Paris to Genoabus FlixBus N1503
15h 18m€82–123Drive 872.6 km
- Drive from Paris to Genoacar 872.6 km
9h 38m€142–204Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 12m€88–153
France to Genoa by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Genoa is to bus via Paris which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 18m.
The fastest way to get from France to Genoa is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €45 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Genoa via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Genova P.Za Principe via Monaco-Monte-Carlo and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between France and Genoa is 190 km. The road distance is 872.6 km.
The best way to get from France to Genoa without a car is to train via Hôtel de Ville which takes 9h 44m and costs €160 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from France to Genoa, including transfers.
France to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
France to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from France to Genoa is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €45 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 18m.
What companies run services between France and Genoa, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe every 3 hours. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 13h 55m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
France to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
France to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Genoa is 873 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from France to Genoa.
There are 4495+ hotels available in Genoa.