- 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 on 15 Oct
£30
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£45
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
4 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
4 h 20 m
Trains on 15 Oct
44
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Genoa will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
On Thu 15 Oct, we found 44 trains from Venice to Genoa, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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 17266 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale Veloce 3035
Regionale 17190 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale Veloce 3031
Regionale 17208 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 3041
Regionale 17204 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale Veloce 3039
Regionale 17196 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale Veloce 3033
FRECCIAROSSA 9744
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
Intercity 669
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+
Intercity 673
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+
Intercity 887
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+
Intercity 665Trains from Venice to Genoa run on average 42 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 70 days |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Genoa trains for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Intercity 665 | 9:00 Venice Mestre | 4h44 | 13:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale Veloce 3027 | 9:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h52 | 16:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 669 | 9:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h34 | 15:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale Veloce 3029 | 9:23 Venice Mestre | 6h55 | 16:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 9:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h13 | 14:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 2082 | 9:34 Venice Mestre | 6h38 | 16:12 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale TRENORD 2632+ Intercity 673 | 11:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h34 | 17:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale Veloce 3031 | 11:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h52 | 18:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17190 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale Veloce 3031 | 11:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h50 | 18:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Intercity 669 | 11:30 Venice Mestre | 4h14 | 15:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Intercity 641 | 11:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 16:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale Veloce 3033 | 12:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h08 | 18:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17196 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale Veloce 3033 | 12:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h06 | 18:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+ Intercity 679 | 13:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h34 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale Veloce 3035 | 13:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h52 | 20:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17266 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale Veloce 3035 | 13:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h50 | 20:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+ Intercity 673 | 13:30 Venice Mestre | 4h14 | 17:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Intercity 675 | 13:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 18:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale Veloce 3037 | 14:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h08 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17202 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale Veloce 3037 | 14:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h06 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ Intercity 679 | 14:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 17204 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale Veloce 3039 | 15:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h50 | 22:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 15:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h07 | 19:55 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale Veloce 3039 | 16:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h52 | 22:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17208 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 3041 | 16:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h06 | 22:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 3041 | 16:23 Venice Mestre | 5h55 | 22:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ Intercity 689 | 16:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 21:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce 3043 | 17:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h41 | 23:51 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce 3045 | 17:23 Venice Mestre | 6h34 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 · FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ Regionale Veloce 3041 | 17:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h52 | 22:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Intercity 887 | 18:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h22 | 22:40 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 · FRECCIAROSSA 9556+ Regionale Veloce 3043 | 18:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h25 | 23:51 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 19:00 Venice Mestre | 4h57 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
| Thursday 15 October | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+ Intercity 637 | 6:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h34 | 12:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3482 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+ Intercity 665 | 7:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h34 | 13:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3482 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale Veloce 3023 | 7:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h52 | 14:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17166 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale Veloce 3023 | 7:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h50 | 14:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Intercity 637 | 8:00 Venice Mestre | 4h44 | 12:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale Veloce 3025 | 8:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h08 | 14:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17250 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale Veloce 3025 | 8:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h06 | 14:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
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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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Genova Brignole -> Piazza De Ferrari, Genoa
The most popular day trips by train from Genoa are Milan, Turin, Savona, Sestri Levante and Santa Margherita Ligure. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Genoa on Omio.

Milan is Italy’s capital of fashion and finance, with a polished, modern feel. The Duomo, La Scala and aperitivo culture sit alongside renowned art and design.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 1h 26m.

Turin is known for its baroque architecture, Savoy legacy and Fiat-linked industrial past. The city feels refined yet grounded, with notable museums, football culture and a café scene shaped by chocolate and vermouth.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 123 km distance in 1h 39m.

Savona is a Ligurian port city known for the Priamar Fortress, a lively harbour and a compact old centre. Its seafront promenade, churches and everyday coastal atmosphere give it a practical, historic character.
There are 45 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 28m.

Sestri Levante is a Ligurian seaside town known for the Bay of Silence and the Bay of Fairy Tales. Pastel houses, a compact old centre and a fishing heritage give it a calm, elegant character.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 43m.

Santa Margherita Ligure is a stylish seaside town on the Ligurian coast, known for its pastel harbourfront and lively marina. It blends Riviera elegance with a relaxed local feel and is a handy base for visiting Portofino and nearby coves.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 27m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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 Venice to Genoa trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Venice and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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 options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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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