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Nice to Genoa by train
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Cheapest Price £2.69
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30 days in advance £22.68
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First train08:01
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Last train18:14
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 53m
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Distance155 kilometres
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Trains per day12
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Avg. journey time3hr
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Train operators
Travelling from Nice to Genoa by train
Want to know how to get from Nice to Genoa by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Nice to Genoa take around 2 hours and 53 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 155 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Nice is scheduled to depart at around 08:01. The last departure is usually at around 18:14. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 12 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £2.69.
We think any time is a great time to visit Genoa, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Genoa.
Is there a direct train from Nice to Genoa?
Yes, there is a direct train from Nice to Genoa.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
How long does it take to travel from Nice to Genoa?
The Nice to Genoa train travel takes about 2 hours and 53 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Nice to Genoa train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Genoa leaving Nice at around 08:01 and the last train leaving at around 18:14. This is the same at the weekend.
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Thello EuroCity
There are direct trains each day from Nice to Genoa. These are EuroCity services operated by Thello. Additional connections are available with a change of train at Ventimiglia, but this adds around an hour to the journey time.
The entire route from Nice to Genoa follows the Mediterranean coast, first skirting the Côte d’Azur through Monaco and Menton to the Italian border and then travelling east along the Lugurian coast (the Riviera di Ponente) to Genoa. For the best of the sea views, look out the windows on the right-hand side of the train. You’ll cross the French-Italian border in a tunnel between Menton and Ventimiglia.
Nice to Genova Piazza Principe

The direct Thello trains from Nice to Genoa are classified as EuroCity services, but in terms of their design and on-board facilities, they are broadly similar to the Frecciabianca trains used on domestic services within Italy. This is not a high-speed service. Trains on the Nice to Genoa route make 10 intermediate stops. The train departs from Nice Ville station and arrives in Genoa at Piazza Principe, from where there are good onward connections to stations across Italy.