There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Milan by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 43m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 1h 55m
3 alternative options
Bus • 2h 30m
Bus via Genoa • 2h 44m
Drive • 1h 31m
Genoa to Milan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Milan is to rideshare which costs €7 - €13 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Milan is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Milan. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at conciliazione m1 via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Milano Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Genoa and Milan is 141 km. The road distance is 143.6 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Milan without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €10 - €55.
The train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.
Genoa to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Milan is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €10 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €85 and takes 2h 30m.
- Distance: 141.3 km
- Duration: 1h 43m
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Milan, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10 - €14 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, AL-TRANS operates a bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano once a week. Tickets cost €70 - €80 and the journey takes 2h 11m.
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 Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
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 Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €19
- Base Standard
- €30 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
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 Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18 - €20
Frequently asked questions
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €45
- Phone
- +38 (032) 221-68-58
- altransinfo@gmail.com
- Website
- al-trans.com.ua
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €80
- Schedules at
- al-trans.com.ua
- Book at
- al-trans.com.ua
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 Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Gênes to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €13
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Genoa to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Milan is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Genoa to Milan.
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