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Port guide: compare transport from Gênes

Gênes, Italy 31 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Gênes

Port call at Gênes (Italy). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Genova Piazza Principe station, is free, and the fastest takes around 6 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Terminal located in the historic port of Genoa, 1 km from the centre. Easily accessible on foot.

Stazione Marittima Genova
Cheapest option Free Walk to Genova Piazza Principe station
Fastest option 6 min Taxi to Genoa Aquarium
Simplest option Walk to Genova Piazza Principe station Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Centre within walking distance of the terminal
  • Caruggi 10 min away

Warnings

  • The labyrinthine historic centre
  • Keep an eye on your belongings in the caruggi
  • Difficult traffic

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Genova Piazza Principe station

Free - 10 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

The main station is very close to the terminal

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

31 option(s) shown for Gênes

Walk to Genova Piazza Principe station

Genova Piazza Principe

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The main station is very close to the terminal

Attention point

Not very pleasant with a lot of luggage on certain pavements

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; very practical for catching regional, Intercity or Volabus trains

Source : Stazioni Marittime Genova; Trenitalia;

Walk to Genoa Aquarium

Acquario di Genova / Porto Antico

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Major site very close to the cruise terminal

Attention point

Urban route sometimes busy on stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy option for reaching Porto Antico, the aquarium and restaurants

Source : Ports of Genoa; Stazioni Marittime Genova;

Walk to Porto Antico

Porto Antico / Bigo

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easy walk to the old port and port attractions

Attention point

Can be busy and crowded in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for short trips without transport

Source : Ports of Genoa; Visit Genoa;

Metro to Darsena / Porto Antico

Darsena / Porto Antico

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to AMT timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very quick to reach the Porto Antico area

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Principe or Darsena depending on access, then take the short metro to the centre.

Source : AMT Genova; Visit Genoa;

Metro to San Giorgio / Aquarium

San Giorgio / Aquarium

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to AMT timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

A simple option for getting to the aquarium without a long walk

Attention point

Limited time saved compared to walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, metro from Principe or Darsena to San Giorgio

Source : AMT Genova; Acquario di Genova;

Metro to Piazza De Ferrari

Piazza De Ferrari

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to AMT timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The easiest public way to reach the monumental centre

Attention point

Walk to the station from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; join Principe or Darsena then metro to De Ferrari

Source : AMT Genova; Visit Genoa;

Taxi to Genoa Aquarium

Acquario di Genova / Porto Antico

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 6 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very quick to get to the aquarium with children or PRMs

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Ports of Genoa; Acquario di Genova; services taxi locaux

Cruise shuttle to city centre

Piazza De Ferrari

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if offered directly by the company

Attention point

Not guaranteed and not necessary if metro or walk available

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the on-board programme to see if a shuttle service to the centre has been organised.

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Ports of Genoa;

Taxi to Piazza De Ferrari

Piazza De Ferrari

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

A direct route to the heart of Genoa

Attention point

More expensive than metro or bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if time is short, PMR or very hot

Source : Ports of Genoa; Visit Genoa; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Genova Brignole

Genova Brignole

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical with luggage or reserved train

Attention point

More expensive than the metro

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; recommended if departing by train from Brignole or hotel on east side

Source : Trenitalia; Ports of Genoa; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Genoa airport

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than Volabus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book or allow margin depending on port and urban traffic

Source : Aeroporto di Genova; Ports of Genoa; services taxi locaux

Walk to Via Garibaldi

Via Garibaldi / Palazzi dei Rolli

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Access on foot to the UNESCO historic centre

Attention point

Urban route with narrow streets and a slight climb

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good option for visiting the palaces, museums and narrow streets of the centre

Source : Visit Genoa; ; UNESCO

Metro to Genova Brignole

Genova Brignole

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to AMT timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Convenient for Genoa's second main station

Attention point

Need to reach a metro station from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for certain regional trains or hotels on the Brignole side

Source : AMT Genova; Trenitalia;

City bus to Piazza De Ferrari

Piazza De Ferrari

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to AMT lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical alternative to taxis for getting to the centre

Attention point

Bus sensitive to urban traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the active AMT line from Principe / Via Gramsci to the centre

Source : AMT Genova; Visit Genoa;

Train to Nervi

Genova Nervi

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 2,20 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular regional trains from Piazza Principe
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Quick access to the Anita Garibaldi promenade and the Nervi parks

Attention point

Need to reach Piazza Principe from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, regional train from Genova Piazza Principe to Genova Nervi

Source : Trenitalia; Visit Genoa;

Volabus to Genoa airport

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Volabus timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct and economical option to the airport

Attention point

Less practical than a taxi with a lot of luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Piazza Principe then Volabus to the airport

Source : AMT Genova; Aeroporto di Genova; Ports of Genoa

VTC to Piazza De Ferrari

Piazza De Ferrari

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on cruise numbers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal exit

Source : Uber; NCC Genova; Ports of Genoa

Taxi to Boccadasse

Boccadasse

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the colourful maritime district without connection

Attention point

More expensive than bus or train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for a short photo/restaurant trip

Source : Visit Genoa; services taxi locaux

VTC to Genoa airport

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price displayed in advance

Attention point

Prices vary according to demand and availability

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up point in the application

Source : Aeroporto di Genova; Uber; NCC Genova

VTC to Boccadasse

Boccadasse

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable for a short seaside excursion

Attention point

More expensive than bus or train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice if time is limited or if you are a family with children

Source : ; NCC Genova; Visit Genoa

Taxi to Nervi

Nervi / Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to Nervi, its parks and promenade

Attention point

High cost compared to regional trains

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price and return if staying for a long time

Source : Visit Genoa; services taxi locaux

Walk to Piazza De Ferrari

Piazza De Ferrari

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the monumental heart of Genoa on foot

Attention point

Longer walk from the terminal, less suitable for PRMs

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; metro or taxi recommended if time is short or heat is intense

Source : Visit Genoa;

City bus to Boccadasse

Boccadasse

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to AMT lines
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to the colourful seafront district

Attention point

Longer route sensitive to coastal traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow margin for return if short stopover

Source : AMT Genova; Visit Genoa;

Train to Boccadasse / Genova Sturla

Genova Sturla / Boccadasse

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 2,20 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Frequent regional trains from Piazza Principe
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Faster than the bus to the east of Genoa

Attention point

Need to reach Piazza Principe from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, walk to Genova Piazza Principe then regional train to Genova Sturla

Source : Trenitalia; AMT Genova;

Shuttlebus to Pegli

Pegli / Molo Archetti

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Limited frequency according to AMT timetable Shuttlebus
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Pleasant sea crossing to the west of Genoa

Attention point

Limited opening hours and weather dependent

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the Navebus timetable on the day of the stopover

Source : AMT Genova; Visit Genoa;

Train to Camogli

Camogli-San Fruttuoso

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Regular regional trains from Piazza Principe
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Easy trip to a photogenic coastal village

Attention point

Return to be monitored if short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Genova Piazza Principe then train to Camogli

Source : Trenitalia; Visit Liguria;

Train to Santa Margherita Ligure

Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular regional trains from Piazza Principe
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A good base from which to reach Portofino without a car

Attention point

You then need a bus, boat or taxi to Portofino

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, walk to Piazza Principe then train to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino

Source : Trenitalia; Visit Liguria;

Taxi to Portofino

Portofino

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 140,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to Portofino without train or boat

Attention point

High cost and sometimes busy road access in season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare, wait and return to ship before departure

Source : Visit Liguria; ; services taxi locaux

VTC to Portofino

Portofino

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Price fixed in advance for a direct excursion

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with wait if short stopover

Source : ; opérateurs NCC locaux; Visit Liguria

City bus to Nervi

Nervi / Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to AMT lines
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Low-cost access to the Nervi promenade

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; regional train often faster than bus to Nervi

Source : AMT Genova; Visit Genoa;

Train to Milan Centrale

Milano Centrale

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 110 min
Frequency Regular Intercity or regional trains according to timetable
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Useful for transfers to and from Milan

Attention point

Too long for just a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Piazza Principe then take the train to Milano Centrale

Source : Trenitalia; RFI;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.