In common with many of the rail routes between Italian cities, when taking the train from Turin/Torino to Genoa/Genova, there is a choice between
(1) travelling by the express trains, which if booked ahead, are a little more expensive than taking the Regionale trains.
(2) travelling by those slower Regionale trains, which tend to be cheaper; with more substantial savings to be made if you book last minute at the station.
All of the trains take the same route, departing from Torino Porta Nuova station, as there isn't a high speed line between Turin and Genoa.
The trains on this route don't call at Torino Porta Susa station.
Final destination: Genova Brignole
In Genova/Genoa these train call first at Genova Piazza Principe station and then call at Genova Brignole station.
So work out which of these two stations will suit you best before booking your journey.
If you will be heading to the city centre, the quickest option will be to leave the train when it arrives at Piazza Principe station and connect there for the Genova metro - taking it to De Ferrari station.
15 x trains per day
(trains are typically hourly, but there are usually no departures scheduled between 09:00 and 10:00 and between 16:00 and 17:00).
Book early and save: No (not on these trains)
Tickets will cost the same price if booked last minute at the station.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
Trenitalia | from €7.90 | |
Italia rail | from €7.90 |
These Regionale trains are 2nd class only and seat reservations are not available.
Final Destination: Salerno or Genova Brignole
The second and third departures of the day call first at Genova Piazza Principe station and then call at Genova Brignole station.
So work out which of these two stations will suit you best before booking your journey.
If you will be heading to the city centre, the quickest option will be to leave the train when it arrives at Piazza Principe station and connect there for the Genova metro - taking it to De Ferrari station.
4 x trains per day
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months ahead of the travel date
When you look up this journey, you will also see the other options which involve taking the Frecciabianca train or the Regionale trains from Torino to Genova.
Though if you can book ahead online, when the 'Super Economy' tickets will still be available, these InterCity trains are the cheapest option on this route.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
Trenitalia | from €9.90 | |
Italia rail | from €9.90 |
Final Destinaton: Roma Termini
This Frecciabianca train usually departs daily at 15:20.
In Genova/Genoa this train calls first at Genova Piazza Principe station and then calls at Genova Brignole station.
If you will be heading to the city centre, the quickest option will be to leave the train when it arrives at Piazza Principe station and connect there for the Genova metro - taking it to De Ferrari station.
1 x train per day
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months ahead of the travel date
This daily Frecciabianca train usually departs from Torino Porta Nuova at 15:20, so if you want to travel by it, target that departure time when looking up this journey.
Rail pass users should avoid taking this Frecciabianca train on this route.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
Trenitalia | from €9.90 | |
Italia Rail | from €9.90 | |
Trainline | from €9.90 | |
Omio | from €9.90 |
The tilting types of Frecciabianca trains are used on this route.
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