How to get from Rome to Genoa
- 402 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 6h
- 67 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h
direct
Bus
€25
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Genoa. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 402 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
402 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €85Older observation | 3h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €34Reading date not recorded | 6h 55m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 6hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€85Older observation3h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€34Reading date not recorded6h 55m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Oct 66h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Genoa: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Roma → Genoabus
FlixBus·6h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Rome to Genoa
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€45November 2026
€50Departures from Rome to Genoa
FlixBus runs 67 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 67 | 00:05 | 23:30 |
All departures
- 00:05
- 00:10
- 00:20
- 00:30
- 01:20
- 05:45
- 05:55
- 06:30
- 06:45
- 06:55
- 07:15
- 07:30
- 07:55
- 08:55
- 09:25
- 10:25
- 11:05
- 12:05
- 14:00
- 15:00
- 15:25
- 16:25
- 16:50
- 17:35
- 17:50
- 18:35
- 18:50
- 19:35
- 19:55
- 20:55
- 22:10
- 23:05
- 23:10
- 23:20
- 23:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusRoma-Genoa, Milan Linate-Genoa, Florence-GenoaBook →
ITA AirwaysRome Fiumicino-Milan LinateSee live options and dates →
TrenitaliaRoma-FlorenceBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Genoa works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Roma to Genoa, about 6h. In total it's roughly €25 over 6h, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Genoa: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Genoa?
The most useful route takes about 6h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rome to Genoa?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:30, from Roma, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Genoa?
67 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Genoa leave from?
Roma with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Genoa from Rome?
About 402 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Genoa cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €25. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rome to Genoa?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Rome to Genoa without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Genoa?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026