There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Vatican City by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
4h 51m€50–120Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gênes to Rome484.4 km
6h 15m€27Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus N1503
7h 4m€28–74Fly
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
3h 23m€44–167Drive 498.9 km
- Drive from Genoa to Romecar 498.9 km
4h 50m€81–117
Genoa to Vatican City by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Vatican City is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Vatican City is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Termini via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Genoa and Vatican City is 490 km. The road distance is 498.9 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Vatican City without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €50 - €120.
The train from Genova Brignole to Rome Termini takes 4h 51m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Genoa to Vatican City bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Vatican City is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €75 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €170 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Vatican City?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Genova Brignole to Roma Termini every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Rome Tiburtina Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Genova Brignole to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Genoa to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Gênes to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Vatican City bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Genoa to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Vatican City is 499 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Genoa to Vatican City.
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There are 21377+ hotels available in Vatican City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genoa and Vatican City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















