Looking for a Milan to Genoa transfer? Here you can compare every way to make the trip by travel time, price and comfort.
Genoa is Liguria’s main port, about 160 km from Milan. Many people travel here for a cruise or ferry, or as the first stop before the Riviera.
How Long It Takes and Where Trains Arrive
By car the trip takes around 2 hours. Trains usually arrive at Genova Piazza Principe, not far from the port and the old town.
Transportation: What to Choose?
Most trains take 1.5–2 hours, and the fastest a little less. Services are frequent, and early tickets can start at around €10–15.
Long-distance coaches are among the cheapest options, though journey time depends on traffic.
Convenient before a cruise or with lots of luggage: the driver collects you from your door and takes you to the terminal or hotel. An economy car from central Milan starts from €255 per vehicle, depending on the address.
- Fixed price agreed in advance
- Pickup at your address
- Choice of vehicle, from Economy to V-Class
- No changes and no hauling luggage
How to Plan Your Trip to Genoa
Genoa’s old town is a maze of narrow streets, so a car cannot always reach your hotel door. Ask the hotel where it is best to get out. If you are joining a cruise or ferry, check the terminal name, as the port has several.
Leave plenty of time before boarding closes, especially on weekends and in summer. Genoa is also a handy starting point for the Ligurian Riviera, with Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino nearby.
Cruise, Ferry or City Visit
If you are going to Genoa for a cruise or ferry, the priority is making it to boarding. The train is reliable, but you still need to get from the station to the terminal with your suitcases, while a car goes right to the address. Check the terminal name on your ticket, as departures can use different parts of the port.
If you are visiting the city, the train is usually simpler: the station is close to the old town, and parking in central Genoa is difficult. A car is more convenient when Genoa is only your first stop before continuing to Rapallo, Portofino or along the Riviera.
Options Compared
| Option | Travel time * | Price | Takes you to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | ~ 1 h 30 min – 1 h 50 min | ~ €10 – €15 | Station |
| Bus | ~ 2 h – 3 h | from €6 | Bus stop |
| Rental car | ~ 1 h 55 min – 2 h 15 min | varies | Your address |
| IDtransfero transfer | ~ 1 h 55 min – 2 h 15 min | from €255 | Your address |
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