The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Genoa
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
71
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Genoa will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 71 trains that leave Bologna for Genoa every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale Veloce 30155:005h02Bologna Centrale10:02Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 20706:333h41Bologna Centrale10:14Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 208211:504h22Bologna Centrale16:12Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale 11056 · Regionale Veloce 21175:004h36Bologna Centrale9:36Genoa Piazza Principe£231One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale Veloce 303313:504h28Bologna Centrale18:18Genoa Piazza Principe£261One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+
Regionale Veloce 302913:262h52Bologna Centrale16:18Genoa Piazza Principe£561One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+
Intercity 68517:512h53Bologna Centrale20:44Genoa Piazza Principe£631One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+
Regionale TRENORD 10467+
FRECCIABIANCA 861911:363h03Bologna Centrale14:39Genoa Piazza Principe£661One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+
Regionale Veloce 304520:513h06Bologna Centrale23:57Genoa Piazza Principe£561One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+
Intercity 67515:363h08Bologna Centrale18:44Genoa Piazza Principe£721One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bologna to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 191 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Genoa train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Genoa trains for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 2070 | 6:33 Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 10:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Intercity 511 | 7:51 Bologna Centrale | 4h30 | 12:21 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale Veloce 3025 | 9:46 Bologna Centrale | 4h32 | 14:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 | 9:50 Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 14:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3025 | 10:56 Bologna Centrale | 3h22 | 14:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 34040 · Regionale TRENORD 10494+ Intercity 669 | 11:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 15:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ Regionale TRENORD 10467+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 11:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h03 | 14:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 2082 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 4h22 | 16:12 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Intercity 669 | 12:51 Bologna Centrale | 2h53 | 15:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Intercity 606 · Intercity 673 | 13:03 Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 17:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ Regionale Veloce 3029 | 13:26 Bologna Centrale | 2h52 | 16:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Regionale TRENORD 10471+ Intercity 641 | 13:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h08 | 16:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale Veloce 3033 | 13:50 Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 18:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 673 | 14:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h08 | 17:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale Veloce 3033 | 14:56 Bologna Centrale | 3h22 | 18:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TRENORD 10496+ Intercity 679 | 15:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ Intercity 675 | 15:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h08 | 18:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale Veloce 3037 | 15:50 Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 19253+ Intercity 518 | 16:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h01 | 21:34 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Intercity 590 · Intercity 689 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 4h50 | 21:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale Veloce 3037 | 16:56 Bologna Centrale | 3h22 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale Veloce 3041 | 17:50 Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 22:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Intercity 685 | 17:51 Bologna Centrale | 2h53 | 20:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale Veloce 3045 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h24 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale TRENORD 10483+ Intercity 887 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h07 | 22:40 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17420 · Regionale TRENORD 10884 · Regionale Veloce 3045 | 18:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h07 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 19:05 Bologna Centrale | 4h52 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 887 | 19:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h04 | 22:40 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 20:51 Bologna Centrale | 3h06 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9573+ Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 796 | 22:37 Bologna Centrale | 9h15 | 7:52 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2066+ Intercity 633 | 5:00 Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 8:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 5:00 Bologna Centrale | 5h02 | 10:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale 11056 · Regionale Veloce 2117 | 5:00 Bologna Centrale | 4h36 | 9:36 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 752+ Regionale TTPER 2066+ Intercity 633 | 5:06 Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 8:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Regionale Veloce 2117 | 5:35 Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 9:36 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Bologna to Genoa by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
02 Jul
03 Jul
04 Jul
05 Jul
06 Jul
07 Jul
08 Jul
09 Jul
10 Jul
11 Jul
12 Jul
13 Jul
14 Jul
15 Jul
16 Jul
17 Jul
18 Jul
19 Jul
20 Jul
21 Jul
22 Jul
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Bologna to Genoa?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Genoa
Trains from Bologna to Genoa run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 191 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Genoa trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Genoa from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
Intercity
Italo
Frecciabianca
Intercity Notte
Frecciarossa
FAQs: Bologna to Genoa train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Genoa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Genoa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Genoa
Most Bologna to Genoa trains use the Bologna Centrale to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bologna station do trains to Genoa leave from?
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to Bologna Mazzini from Bologna city centre
Bologna Mazzini is 3 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Mazzini train station facilities and services
Bologna Mazzini has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: CA.FÉ MAZZINI, Gelateria Mazzini
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Mazzini.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Mazzini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Mazzini: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Mazzini: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Camplus Mazzini, Hotel Blumen, Hotel Sant'Orsola City House.
Which Genoa station do trains from Bologna arrive at?
Getting to Genova Piazza Principe from Genoa city centre
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Getting to Genova Brignole from Genoa city centre
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Getting to Genova Nervi from Genoa city centre
Genova Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
Most popular train connections from Bologna
More options for your journey from Bologna to Genoa
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


