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How to get from Turin to Genoa

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FASTEST
2h
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From
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Distance
123 km
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Checked offer from Turin to Genoa: Bus, about 2h, from €7. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): FlixBus; main departure point: Turin Vittorio Emanuele.

Distance: 123 km. Data updated on .

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2h – 2h 15min
7 – 9 €
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🚌 Departure from Turin
📍Long-distance coaches in Turin leave from designated stops that depend on the company and service. Your booking confirmation gives the exact stop name and address, so check it in advance and arrive a little early to board comfortably.
🚇Most stops are easy to reach from the city centre by city bus, tram or metro, and taxis are also available. Enter the stop address from your confirmation into a maps app to pick the simplest route from your accommodation.
⏰Departures run throughout the day, with times varying by operator and day of the week. Check the comparison table on this page for current times, and book early for weekends and high season.
💸 Transport from 7€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 2h
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on October 27, 2026 for a departure on November 17, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

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FlixBus Bus Turin Vittorio Emanuele €7 10
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Practical tips

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Book ahead for the best fare

Fares can rise as departures fill up, especially on weekends and in high season. Booking a few days ahead usually secures the lowest price and your preferred departure, rather than paying more for a last-minute seat.

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Check the exact departure stop

Turin has more than one place where long-distance coaches stop. Read your confirmation carefully and note the stop name and address before leaving, so you don't end up at the wrong station or on the wrong side of the city.

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Arrive early at the stop

Get to the stop a little before departure, as coaches often leave on time and boarding is quick. Have your e-ticket ready on your phone, and keep your passport or ID handy in case the driver asks for it.

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Compare options in the table

Before you pay, look at the comparison table on this page. It shows durations, price ranges and frequency together, so you can tell at once whether the coach suits your schedule and budget, rather than guessing or overpaying.

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Plan your arrival in Genoa

Check where your coach drops you in Genoa and how that connects to your accommodation. Save the address offline, and allow some extra margin if you have an onward train, ferry or flight the same day.

The journey experience

Travelling from Turin to Genoa takes you from Piedmont's elegant capital to Liguria's busy port, crossing the Apennines on the way. Without a car, the real question is which option is worth your money. The comparison table on this page puts durations, price ranges and frequency side by side, so you can decide at a glance instead of juggling several booking sites.

On this route, the verified option is the coach. It is a simple, comfortable way to travel: you sit down, leave your luggage in the hold, and watch the landscape shift from the Po plain to the hills and finally the sea. There are no connections to manage and no transfers with heavy bags, which makes it easy for solo travellers, couples and friends alike. Coaches generally offer reclining seats and a roomy luggage space.

Italy often offers several ways to make the same trip, and big cities can have more than one departure point, so always check the exact stop on your booking confirmation before you head out. Book online for instant confirmation, and reserve a little earlier in high season or on weekends to get the best fares and your preferred departure. Once you have the ticket and the stop, the journey itself is easy.

Frequently asked questions — Turin → Genoa

Why visit Genoa?

  • ✓ Wander the UNESCO-listed Strade Nuove and Palazzi dei Rolli, a showcase of Renaissance and Baroque noble palaces
  • ✓ Get lost in the Centro Storico, Europe's largest medieval old town, with its caruggi alleys and hidden focaccia bakeries
  • ✓ Visit the Acquario di Genova, one of Europe's largest aquariums, on the restored Porto Antico waterfront
  • ✓ Take the Art Nouveau Castelletto lift or the Righi funicular for panoramic views over the port and the Ligurian coast
  • ✓ Taste authentic pesto genovese, focaccia and farinata, then hop on a train or ferry to Camogli and Portofino
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Recommended stay
2 to 3 nights — enough for the old town, the port and a day trip to Portofino

When to visit Genoa?

April to June and September to October — mild, sunny weather, fewer crowds and pleasant sea temperatures

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Palazzi dei Rolli on Via Garibaldi
Via Garibaldi is lined with Renaissance and Baroque palaces listed by UNESCO. Visit Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Tursi together with the Musei di Strada Nuova pass (about 15€). Go on a weekday morning, and climb to the Palazzo Rosso rooftop terrace for views over the old town.
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Acquario di Genova
One of Europe's largest aquariums, set in the old port, with sharks, dolphins and a rainforest section. Allow three hours. Tickets start around 30€ and are cheaper online. Book the first morning slot to avoid school groups, and skip weekends and holidays when queues grow long.
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Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Genoa's cathedral, with a striking black-and-white striped marble façade and two stone lions at the entrance. Inside, a museum shows the treasury, including the Sacro Catino. Entry to the church is free; the museum costs about 8€. Dress modestly, and note the midday closing.
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Pesto and focaccia tasting
Genoa is the home of basil pesto. Try trofie al pesto in a trattoria in the centro storico, around 10-14€ for a plate. For breakfast, join locals at a bakery for focaccia genovese, dipped in cappuccino, for about 2€ a slice. Ask for it fresh from the oven.
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La Lanterna lighthouse
Genoa's 77-metre lighthouse, among the oldest working in the world, stands above the port. Climb to the base for panoramic views and visit the small museum. Entry is about 8€. Reach it by a 30-minute walk from the old port along the waterfront, ideally in late afternoon light.
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Spianata Castelletto panoramic lift
A historic lift from Piazza Portello carries you up to Spianata Castelletto, a terrace overlooking rooftops, port and sea. The ride costs about 1€ and is included in the city transport ticket. Go near sunset, then walk back down through the quiet streets and stairways below.
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Boccadasse fishing village
A small seaside hamlet with pastel houses and a pebble cove, east of the centre. Take bus 31 or walk the Corso Italia promenade, about 40 minutes from the centre. Order a gelato at Gelateria Bar Mangini, from around 3€, and eat it on the rocks at sunset.
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Forts and trails of Righi
Take the Zecca-Righi funicular, about 1,60€ with a city ticket, to the hills above Genoa. From there, hike toward the old forts along the Mura walls, with views over the whole gulf. Bring water and good shoes, and allow a half day for the loop.

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