There are 7 ways to get from Friedrichshafen to Genoa by ferry, train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry 197 / ...
- Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich HBtrain Ic8
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain Ic
9h 2m€139–412Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Friedrichshafen to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 183
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoabus FlixBus N177
9h 20m€37–67Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry 197 / ...
- Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Como Piazzale San Gottardobus
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Genova Brignoletrain
11h 46m€48–74Drive 479 km
- Drive from Friedrichshafen to Genoacar 479 km
5h 15m€75–108Train
- Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Singentrain Re3
- Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain Ic
9h 26m€135–411Ferry, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry
- Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain
7h 44m€124–333Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane MUC - GOA
7h 22m€149–473
Friedrichshafen to Genoa by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Friedrichshafen to Genoa is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Friedrichshafen to Genoa is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Friedrichshafen to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Friedrichshafen and arriving at Genoa via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Friedrichshafen to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and arriving at Genova Brignole via Singen, Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Friedrichshafen and Genoa is 488 km. The road distance is 479 km.
The best way to get from Friedrichshafen to Genoa without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 2m and costs €130 - €420.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Friedrichshafen to Genoa, including transfers.
Friedrichshafen to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Friedrichshafen station.
Friedrichshafen to Genoa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Friedrichshafen to Genoa is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €420 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Friedrichshafen, Germany and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a bus from Friedrichshafen to Genoa via Zurich Bus Station in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Genova Brignole via Singen, Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 26m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Train from Romanshorn to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Singen to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Friedrichshafen to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 3640-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- bsb.de
Ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquai
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Schedules at
- bsb.de
Ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquai
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Schedules at
- bsb.de
Ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquai
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Schedules at
- bsb.de
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More Questions & Answers
Friedrichshafen to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Friedrichshafen to Genoa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Singen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Friedrichshafen to Genoa is 479 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Friedrichshafen to Genoa.
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