There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Cento by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Bus, line 97 bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Bolognabus FlixBus N504
- Take the bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazionebus 97 / ...
5h 14m€25–39Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain 3283
- Take the train from Parma to Modenatrain Ic
6h 16m€32–52Drive 259.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Centocar 259.2 km
3h 36m€42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
7h 23m€30–46
Genoa to Cento by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Cento is to bus and line 97 bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Cento is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Cento. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Cento Autostazione via Indipendenza Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Cento. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Modena via Parma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Genoa and Cento is 299 km. The road distance is 259.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Cento without a car is to bus and line 97 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Genoa to Cento, including transfers.
Genoa to Cento bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Cento train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Cento is to bus and line 97 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Cento, Italy?
You can take a bus from Genoa to Cento Autostazione via Bologna and Indipendenza Nord in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Cento Autostazione via Parma, Modena, and Modena Stazione Fs in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Cento bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Genoa to Cento train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Parma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Cento is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Genoa to Cento.
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