There are 9 ways to get from Rimini to Genoa by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Milan • 4h 25m
Cheapest option
Train • 6h 17m
7 alternative options
Bus • 6h 40m
Bus via Genoa • 7h 33m
Drive • 4h 2m
Train to Bologna, fly to Genoa • 6h 17m
Rimini to Genoa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Genoa is to train which costs €29 - €90 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Genoa is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Genoa Piazza della Vittoria via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Genova P.Za Principe via Bologna Centrale and Milano Rogoredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Rimini and Genoa is 446 km. The road distance is 409.9 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Genoa without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Rimini to Genoa, including transfers.
Rimini to Genoa bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Rimini station.
Rimini to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
The best way to get from Rimini to Genoa is to train via Milan which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 40m.
- Distance: 446.3 km
- Duration: 4h 25m
What companies run services between Rimini, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Rimini to Genoa via Bologna Centrale and Milano Rogoredo in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rimini to Genoa via Bologna Centrale in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Bologna to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Bologna to Genoa via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €240
Flights from Florence to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €320
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €290 - €1000
Flights from Florence to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €500 - €2100
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Bologna to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €420
Flights from Florence to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €500 - €2100
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Perugia to Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €280
Flights from Perugia to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €280
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Perugia to Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €280
Flights from Perugia to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €280
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna to Genoa via Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €480
Flights from Bologna to Genoa via Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €480
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Florence to Genoa via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €800
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 Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €12 - €18
- Base Standard
- €20 - €27
- Base Premium
- €23 - €35
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €13 - €18
- Base Standard
- €29 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Rimini to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €17 - €24
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €40 - €65
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €5 - €8
- Base Standard
- €8 - €12
- Base Premium
- €10 - €15
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €19
- Base Standard
- €29 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
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 Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
Train from Rimini to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €7
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
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 Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €16 - €19
Train from Rimini to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €25 - €27
Train from Parma to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €25 - €28
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €17 - €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 Bologna Centrale to Milan Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €25
- Smart Flex
- €21 - €26
Train from Milan Rogoredo to Genova Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Bologna Centrale Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €8 - €11
- Smart Flex
- €9 - €12
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 Bologna Centrale to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €0 - €9
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €0 - €3
- Seating Carriage
- €1 - €9
- Couchette Carriage
- €5 - €7
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- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- hakkomerc@gmail.com
- Website
- hakbus.org
Bus from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- hakbus.org
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza della Vittoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Rimini to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- 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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Rimini to Genoa bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, arrive at Genoa Piazza della Vittoria station.
Rimini to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Genoa is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Rimini to Genoa.
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