Getting from Genoa Airport

Genoa

The airport is connected to the centre and the train station by local public transport buses.

There are also many car rental companies.

Buses

For the airport, use the "Volabus" bus to the city centre or the "AirLink" to the nearby Sestri Ponente station.

Volabus

The VLB (Volabus) line runs without transfer to the centre and also stops at the main train station "Principe". The final stop is at Brignole station.

On the Volabus line a special tariff applies and only a 24-hour ticket valid for all city buses in Genoa "MET DAILY" can be purchased for 10 eur. Payment can be made by cash or card. For official information, visit amt.genova.it/volabus-2.

  • Price - 10 eur (valid for 24 hours and can be used for all lines in the city)
  • Frequency - 60 to 90 minutes
  • Travel time to the centre - 25 minutes
  • Operating hours - 5:00 to 0:00
  • Timetable and map: amt.genova.it/linea=VLB

AirLink

The AirLink line only goes to the nearby "Sestri Ponente" train station, where you can change to regional trains to the centre and along the coast towards Savona or Albenga.

At Sestri Ponente station, you need to cross the pedestrian overpass after getting off the train. The bus stop is on the other side of the station from the main street.

The total fare to the centre is 3,60 eur and you have to buy separately a ticket for 2 eur for the bus (you can pay at the driver with a card and cash) and a separate ticket for 1,60 eur for the train (you can buy with a card and cash at the vending machine at the train station or via the Trenitalia app)

  • Price - 2 eur bus + 1,60 eur train to the centre
  • Frequency - 15 minutes
  • Travel time - 5 minutes
  • Operating time - 5:50 to 22:05
  • Timetable and map: amt.genova.it/linea=AIR
  • Tip for hotel near Piazza Principe station: B&B Hotel Genova Principe

Car rental at the airport

The arrivals hall is home to many multinational car rental companies, which you can use to travel around the rural areas of Liguria or on your way to the Alps.

Weekly rental prices start at 330 eur.

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Taxi

Uber or Bolt mobile apps don't operate in Genoa, but there are always plenty of official taxis at the airport.

Flat rate 12 eur is valid for travel to Piazza Principe Central Station.

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