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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 Catania to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Genoa will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
To travel from Catania to Genoa you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Catania to Genoa run on average 8 times per day, taking around 16h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 925 km distance in 12h 49m.
Distance 925 km |
Average train duration 16h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 12h 49m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Catania to Genoa.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Genoa trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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InterCityNotte 1962+ Regionale 18502+ Intercity 666 | 14:30 Catania Centrale | 21h46 | 12:16 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1962+ Intercity 637 | 14:30 Catania Centrale | 22h14 | 12:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ Intercity 659 | 14:30 Catania Centrale | 20h14 | 10:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588 | 14:30 Catania Centrale | 20h35 | 11:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 12992+ InterCityNotte 95074+ Intercity 510 | 19:47 Catania Centrale | 20h51 | 16:38 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684 | 22:58 Catania Centrale | 21h18 | 20:16 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ Intercity 669 | 22:58 Catania Centrale | 16h46 | 15:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 22:58 Catania Centrale | 18h04 | 17:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
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Regionale 5380+ Intercity 95072+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 8:08 Catania Centrale | 16h29 | 0:37 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12974+ Intercity 95070+ InterCityNotte 796 | 11:04 Catania Centrale | 18h57 | 6:01 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
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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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Genova Brignole -> Piazza De Ferrari, Genoa
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania 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 Catania to Genoa trains use the to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Catania and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Pegli is 9 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Pegli has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: Coffee Bar Amleto, Ristorante Pizzeria Da Nicola
Ticket office support is available at Genova Pegli. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Genova Pegli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Pegli: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Pegli: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Castello Miramare, Hotel Mediterranee, Hotel Torre Cambiaso.
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