There are 12 ways to get from Genoa to Glasgow by plane, train, bus, car, car train or car ferry
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Recommended option
Fly Genoa to Glasgow • 7h 47m
Cheapest option
10 alternative options
Fly Genoa to Edinburgh, train • 8h 59m
Train • 19h 29m
Bus, train • 20h 35m
Train via Amsterdam • 30h 23m
Bus • 33h 46m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 19h 34m
Drive, car ferry • 20h 35m
Genoa to Glasgow by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Glasgow is to train and fly which costs €80 - €340 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Glasgow is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs €80 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Genova and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Turin, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Genova P. Principe and arriving at Glasgow Central via Zuerich Hb, Amsterdam Centraal, King's Cross and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 23m.
The distance between Genoa and Glasgow is 1003 miles.
The best way to get from Genoa to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 19h 29m and costs €430 - €900.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Genoa to Glasgow, including transfers.
Genoa to Glasgow bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Genova station.
Genoa to Glasgow train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Genova P. Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Glasgow is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs €80 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €430 - €900 and takes 19h 29m, you could also Bus, which costs and takes 33h 46m.
- Distance: 1003.4 miles
- Duration: 7h 47m
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Glasgow, Scotland?
KLM, Air Dolomiti and four other airlines fly from Genoa to Glasgow 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genoa to Glasgow via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 29m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Genoa to Edinburgh via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £340
Flights from Pisa to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £220
Flights from Pisa to Edinburgh via Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £220
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £210
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Edinburgh via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £210
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Edinburgh via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £210
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Genoa to Glasgow via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £240
Flights from Genoa to Edinburgh via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £340
Flights from Pisa to Edinburgh via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £340
Flights from Pisa to Edinburgh via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £340
Flights from Nice to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75 - £300
Flights from Nice to Edinburgh via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75 - £300
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £300
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Genoa to Glasgow via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190 - £950
Flights from Genoa to Edinburgh via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190 - £750
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa to Glasgow via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £320 - £1,700
Flights from Genoa to Edinburgh via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £250 - £800
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Genoa to Glasgow via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £90 - £230
Flights from Genoa to Edinburgh via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £75 - £220
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Nice to Edinburgh via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £700
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Nice to Edinburgh via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £290
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Edinburgh via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £90 - £340
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13 - £28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13 - £18
- 1st Class
- £20 - £28
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13 - £50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- £13 - £18
- Base Standard
- £27 - £40
- Base Premium
- £30 - £50
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12 - £45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- £12 - £17
- Base Standard
- £25 - £35
- Base Premium
- £30 - £45
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12 - £50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- £12 - £18
- Base Standard
- £26 - £40
- Base Premium
- £30 - £50
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9 - £14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- £9 - £14
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9 - £12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- £9 - £12
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9 - £12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- £9 - £12
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9 - £13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- £9 - £13
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10 - £19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- £17 - £19
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9 - £17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- £15 - £17
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9 - £17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- £15 - £17
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10 - £19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- £16 - £19
Frequently asked questions
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice St Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6 - £13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- £6 - £9
- Rail 1st Class
- £9 - £13
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3 - £5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- 02 72 49 49 49
- Website
- malpensaexpress.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12
- Website
- https://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/
- 2nd Class
- £12
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95 - £160
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- £95 - £130
- 1st Class
- £120 - £160
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100 - £300
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £270 - £300
- Standard
- £100 - £130
- Standard Premier
- £140 - £180
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75 - £270
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £220 - £270
- Standard
- £75 - £95
- Standard Premier
- £110 - £140
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £110 - £350
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £280 - £350
- Standard
- £110 - £160
- Standard Premier
- £160 - £200
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- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £170 - £240
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £170 - £240
Train from Cluses to Lille-Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- Phone
- 00 44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £150 - £340
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £150 - £210
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £230 - £340
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genova P. Principe to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £100 - £190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £200 - £370
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Genova Brignole to Cluses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £28 - £40
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Genova to Torino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Turin to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45 - £70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55 - £80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24 - £35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Torino - Bus station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40 - £60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17 - £24
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
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- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30 - £40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £65 - £160
- On Foot
- £30 - £40
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45 - £60
- Website
- P&O Ferries
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Genoa to Glasgow bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow is 1h behind Genoa. It is currently 10:21 PM in Genoa and 9:21 PM in Glasgow.
Genoa to Glasgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
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