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Palazzo Rosso
Major art museum in a historic palace with works by Van Dyck, Rubens and Italian masters, plus notable decorative interiors.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alessandria to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alessandria to Genoa will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 20 trains from Alessandria to Genoa, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Alessandria to Genoa run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 40m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 22:59 |
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The table below shows live departures for Alessandria to Genoa trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce 2113 | 6:31 Alessandria station | 1h05 | 7:36 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 503 | 7:02 Alessandria station | 0h58 | 8:00 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2115 | 7:31 Alessandria station | 0h59 | 8:30 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2117 | 8:31 Alessandria station | 1h05 | 9:36 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2119 | 9:31 Alessandria station | 0h59 | 10:30 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 511 | 11:36 Alessandria station | 0h45 | 12:21 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2123 | 11:39 Alessandria station | 1h00 | 12:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2125 | 12:31 Alessandria station | 1h02 | 13:33 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2127 | 13:31 Alessandria station | 0h59 | 14:30 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2129 | 14:31 Alessandria station | 1h02 | 15:33 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2131 | 15:31 Alessandria station | 1h01 | 16:32 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 16:16 Alessandria station | 0h44 | 17:00 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 16:22 Alessandria station | 0h47 | 17:09 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2133 | 16:31 Alessandria station | 1h02 | 17:33 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 95347+ Intercity 675 | 17:16 Alessandria station | 1h28 | 18:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2137 | 18:31 Alessandria station | 1h02 | 19:33 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 11079 · Regionale Veloce 3037 | 18:49 Alessandria station | 1h29 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Intercity 519 | 19:02 Alessandria station | 1h00 | 20:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2139 | 19:31 Alessandria station | 0h59 | 20:30 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2141 | 20:31 Alessandria station | 0h59 | 21:30 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 7449+ Intercity 687 | 21:16 Alessandria station | 1h28 | 22:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2145 | 22:31 Alessandria station | 0h59 | 23:30 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 799 | 22:59 Alessandria station | 0h51 | 23:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum in a historic palace with works by Van Dyck, Rubens and Italian masters, plus notable decorative interiors.
Sea-focused museum inside the old port area, covering navigation, migration and maritime life with interactive and family-friendly displays.
Refined palace museum displaying paintings, furnishings and frescoed rooms. Ideal for understanding Genoese aristocratic life and art.
Grand central square with fountain, theatres and banks. A practical starting point for exploring the historic centre and main avenues.
Historic street lined with palaces, courtyards and museums. One of Genoa’s most rewarding walks for architecture and city history.
Lively old harbour redeveloped for promenades, museums and sea views. Good for walking, boat trips and an easy family outing.
Chickpea flour pancake baked in a wood oven. A staple Genoese street food, prized for its crisp edges and simple maritime roots.
Twisted pasta with basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and Ligurian cheese. Genoa is the historic home of this classic pesto sauce.
Thin layers of dough filled with chard, prescinsêua cheese, eggs and herbs. A festive Ligurian pie strongly linked with Genoese tradition.
Stylish long-running restaurant serving creative Ligurian and Italian cooking in an intimate city-centre dining room.
Historic confectionery and café known for chocolate, pastries and elegant old-world interiors in the city centre.
Traditional bakery-focacceria popular for classic Genoese focaccia and farinata in a casual local setting.
Moderate for Italy: dining and hotels cost less than in Rome or Milan, while local transport and coffee are fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for notably good service.
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Most Alessandria to Genoa trains use the Alessandria to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Alessandria and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Alessandria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Grappolo, Trattoria Cappelverde
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Alessandria. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Alessandria. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alessandria: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alessandria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alessandria: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alli Due Buoi Rossi, Hotel Lux, Hotel Europa.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
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