- Must visit
Palazzo Rosso
Major art museum in a historic palace with works by Van Dyck, Rubens and Italian masters, plus notable decorative interiors.
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
6 h 14 m
Average duration
6 h 48 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolzano to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Genoa will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
To travel from Bolzano to Genoa you need to make at least 2 changes.
Regionale 3841 · Regionale TRENORD 2634+
BUS L679E
Regionale 16039 · Regionale TRENORD 2630+
BUS L675E
Regionale 3843 · Regionale TRENORD 2638+
BUS L685E
Regionale Veloce 3427 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3029
8953+
Regionale TRENORD 2636+
BUS L679E
Regionale 3841+
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+
Intercity 675
Regionale 3849+
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+
Intercity 687
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 · FRECCIAROSSA 9736+
Intercity 689
Regionale 3843 · Regionale TRENORD 2638+
Intercity 689
8963+
Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale 12471+
BUS L685EOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 298 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Genoa trains for today, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 16679 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+ BUS L679E | 12:36 Bolzano/Bozen | 7h41 | 20:17 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 13:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 11h25 | 0:37 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale TRENORD 2638+ BUS L685E | 14:25 Bolzano/Bozen | 7h33 | 21:58 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale TRENORD 2638+ Intercity 689 | 14:25 Bolzano/Bozen | 7h23 | 21:48 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
8963+ FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Intercity 687 | 14:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 8h15 | 22:57 Genoa Brignole | 2 changes | |
8963+ Regionale TRENORD 2638+ BUS L685E+ Regionale 12471 | 14:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 7h32 | 22:14 Genoa Brignole | 3 changes | |
8963+ Regionale TRENORD 2640+ Intercity 687 | 14:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 8h15 | 22:57 Genoa Brignole | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 · FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Intercity 689 | 15:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 6h36 | 21:48 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3845+ FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Intercity 687 | 16:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 6h17 | 22:48 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ Regionale 18327+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 17:10 Bolzano/Bozen | 7h27 | 0:37 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3427 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3029 | 5:00 Bolzano/Bozen | 11h27 | 16:27 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 5:50 Bolzano/Bozen | 11h12 | 17:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
8953+ Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 673 | 6:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 11h12 | 17:54 Genoa Brignole | 2 changes | |
8953+ Regionale TRENORD 2626+ Intercity 669 | 6:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 9h12 | 15:54 Genoa Brignole | 2 changes | |
8953+ Regionale TRENORD 2636+ BUS L679E | 6:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 13h50 | 20:32 Genoa Brignole | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 7:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 11h49 | 19:01 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ Regionale Veloce 4023+ Intercity 510 | 7:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 8h23 | 15:35 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16663 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ Intercity 669 | 7:36 Bolzano/Bozen | 8h09 | 15:45 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Bolzano to Genoa run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 298 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 298 km |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 21:33 |
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Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Genoa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Genoa trip today.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolzano 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.

Most Bolzano to Genoa trains use the Bolzano-Bozen to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Bolzano and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bolzano-Bozen is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano-Bozen 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: Restaurant Laurin, Restaurant Anita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano-Bozen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Laurin, Hotel Greif, Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano.
Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud is 2 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud.
Available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Kaiserau is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Kaiserau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kaiserau.
ATMs are available at Kaiserau.
Available at Kaiserau: Parking, WC.
Available at Kaiserau: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserau.
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 Sampierdarena is 3 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Sampierdarena 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, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Zenzero, Trattoria da Mario
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Sampierdarena. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Sampierdarena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Sampierdarena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Sampierdarena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Sampierdarena: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Galata, Hotel Bellevue, Hotel Helvetia.
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