There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Val di Sole by train (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 via Milan
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4h 58m€39–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Bolognabus FlixBus N504
5h 30m€24–37Drive 292.6 km
- Drive from Genoa to Val di Solecar 292.6 km
3h 5m€47–68Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Viareggiotrain Ic
- Take the train from Viareggio to Prato Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Pianorotrain Re
6h 9m€32–61Bus via Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
7h 39m€30–44
Genoa to Val di Sole by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Val di Sole is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Val di Sole is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Val di Sole. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Pianoro V. Pilastro via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Val di Sole. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Pianoro via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Genoa and Val di Sole is 376 km. The road distance is 292.6 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Val di Sole without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 58m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Genoa to Val di Sole, including transfers.
Genoa to Val di Sole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Val di Sole train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Val di Sole is to train via Milan which takes 4h 58m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Val di Sole, Emilia-Romagna, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Pianoro V. Pilastro via Milano Centrale, Bologna Centrale, Pianoro, and Pianoro Stazione in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Bologna once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
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 Val di Sole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Genoa to Val di Sole train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Val di Sole is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Genoa to Val di Sole.
There are 3618+ hotels available in Val di Sole.