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By Plane 

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)

Located about 6 km from the city center, Genoa Airport is the main airport serving the city.

• By Taxi: ~15–20 minutes to the city center.
• By Bus: The Volabus shuttle connects the airport to Genova Brignole, Piazza de Ferrari, and Genova Piazza Principe train stations.
• By Car: Car rental services are available at the airport.

Alternative Airports:

• Turin Airport (TRN)– ~2 hours by train/car
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – ~2 hours by train/car
• Milan Linate (LIN) – ~2 hours by train/car
• Pisa International Airport (PSA) – ~2 hours by train/car

By Train

Genoa is well-connected by train to major Italian and European cities. Visit www.trenitalia.com or www.italotreno.it for schedules and tickets.

Main Train Stations in Genova:

• Genova Piazza Principe – Closest to the historic center
• Genova Brignole – Convenient for the eastern part of the city

Approximate Travel Times:

• From Turin: ~2 hours
• From Milan: 1.5–2 hours
• From Rome: 4–5 hours
• From Florence: 3 hours
• From Nice (France): 3–4 hours

Local Transportation

• AMT Genova operates buses, metro, and cable railways. Tickets are available at newsstands, vending machines, and via mobile apps.
• Metro: One line connects Brin to Brignole.