When is the best time to visit How to get to Genova?

The recommended time is April, May, June, September and October, when it is less crowded.

Is How to get to Genova crowded?

How to get to Genova is a not very crowded destination compared with the more touristy ones.

Where is How to get to Genova?

How to get to Genova is located in Genoa, Liguria, Italy.

How to get to Genova: complete transport guide

How to get to Genova by train

Genova is served by two main stations: Genova Piazza Principe (port area and old town) and Genova Brignole (eastern area, near Via XX Settembre and Piazza De Ferrari). Both are well connected to high-speed services.

From Milano Centrale the journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by Frecciabianca or 1 hour 50 by fast regional. From Roma Termini about 4 hours 30 minutes by Freccia (via La Spezia). From Torino Porta Nuova about 1 hour 45 minutes by Frecciabianca or regional. From Florence about 3 hours with a change at Pisa or La Spezia.

Practical tips

For the old town and Porto Antico get off at Piazza Principe: the exit leads directly onto Via Balbi and Via del Campo
For Via XX Settembre, the theatre district and Piazza De Ferrari get off at Brignole
The two stations are linked by bus (lines 18, 20) and metro (10 minutes)
Frecce and Intercity stop at both stations: choose the most convenient

How to get to Genova by car

Genova is a major motorway junction:

From Milan: A7 Milan-Genoa (145 km, about 1 hour 45 minutes)
From Turin: A26 then A10 or A21+A7 (170 km, about 2 hours)
From Rome/Florence: A1 to Parma, then A15 della Cisa to La Spezia, then A12 (500 km, about 5 hours). Or A1+A12 via Livorno
From France (Nice): A10 coastal motorway (200 km, about 2 hours 30 minutes)
From the Western/Eastern Riviera: A10 (west) and A12 (east)

Parking

**Porto Antico Parking** (Ponte Calvi): underground, the most convenient for the Aquarium and old town (3 euro/hour)
**Piccapietra car park** (Piazza Piccapietra): covered, near De Ferrari and the centre
**Park Brignole** (Via Canevari): near Brignole station
**Park & Ride** (Brin, Via Buozzi): free/cheap with AMT ticket to the centre
Warning: Genova's old town is a labyrinth of alleyways impassable by car. The ZTL covers large areas. Park & Ride + bus/metro is the best choice

How to get to Genova by plane

Genova has its own international airport:

**Cristoforo Colombo Airport** (6 km from the centre): flights from Rome, Naples, Catania, London, Paris and other European cities. Connected to the centre by:
**Volabus**: direct shuttle to Piazza De Ferrari and the stations (30 minutes, 6 euros)
**Taxi**: about 20-25 euros to the centre
**AMT bus 1**: cheaper but slower (Airport stop on the coastal line)

Alternatives for low-cost flights:
- **Milan Malpensa** (200 km): numerous international flights, then train from Milan in 1 hour 30 minutes
- **Pisa Galilei** (200 km): then train via La Spezia

How to get to Genova by bus

Bus connections to Genova:

**FlixBus**: direct connections from Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna, Florence, Naples and European cities
**Itabus**: Rome-Genoa and Milan-Genoa
**AMT suburban**: connections with the Ligurian riviera (Camogli, Portofino, Recco, Nervi)
**ATP**: lines to the eastern Liguria (Chiavari, Sestri Levante)

The main FlixBus/Itabus stop is in Piazza della Vittoria (near Brignole) or at the Piazza Principe bus terminal.

Local transport in Genova

Genova has a comprehensive public transport network operated by AMT:

**Metro**: one line from Brin to Brignole (8 stops, useful for crossing the city)
**Buses**: extensive network, main lines 1, 18, 20 along the coast and centre
**Lifts and funiculars**: a Genoese peculiarity! Righi funicular (stunning panorama), Castelletto lifts, Sant'Anna funicular
**Navebus ferries**: sea route Pegli-Porto Antico (25 minutes, scenic)

The old town (the caruggi) is strictly for walking: it is the largest medieval old town in Europe. From Via Garibaldi (UNESCO World Heritage) to Porto Antico is 10 minutes on foot. Comfortable shoes are mandatory for the steep alleys and creuze.