There are 14 ways to get from Southampton to Genoa by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane STN - GOA
7h 21m€91–319Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Centraltrain Eil
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Lingottotrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignoletrain
18h 9m€537–903Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Genoabus
28h 20m€124–198Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genoacar
14h 33m€358–465Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LHR - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova Brignoletrain
8h 34m€109–320Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LCY - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova Brignoletrain
8h 10m€132–510Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LHR - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
9h 46m€124–343Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LGW - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova Brignoletrain
9h 12m€103–320Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LGW - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain
9h 41m€96–261Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LGW - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
10h 29m€133–323Fly Southampton Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane SOU - GOA
9h 55m€98–556Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Lingottotrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignoletrain
20h 49m€218–383Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
29h 55m€119–203Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Genoacar
15h 35m€253–422
Southampton to Genoa by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Genoa is to bus which costs €120 - €200 and takes 28h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Genoa is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €90 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Genoa via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Genova Brignole via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Anvers-Central, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Torino Lingotto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.
The distance between Southampton and Genoa is 1245 km.
The best way to get from Southampton to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 18h 9m and costs €500 - €950.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Southampton to Genoa, including transfers.
Southampton to Genoa bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Genoa train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Genoa is to train which takes 18h 9m and costs €500 - €950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 28h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €600 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Genova Brignole via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Anvers-Central, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Lingotto in around 18h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Genoa via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 28h 20m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–220
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–220
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Genoa bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Genoa is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 7:28 AM in Southampton and 8:28 AM in Genoa.
Southampton to Genoa train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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