The Cristoforo Colombo International Airport, also known as Genoa Airport, is located 7 kilometers from the city center. The airport terminal is situated on the artificial peninsula of Sestri Ponente and serves over 1.3 million people per year.
Getting to the City Center
The travel time to the city center is approximately 20 minutes by taxi, rental car, or transfer, and around 30 minutes by bus and train.
Public Transportation
Shuttle Bus
You can reach the Genova Brignole and Genova Piazza Principe railway stations, located in the city center.
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Bus Stop: Proceed to the parking area next to the terminal exit. There is a sign indicating "Aeroporto."
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Travel Time: 30 minutes
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Timetable: The shuttle operates from 06:00 to 00:00 every day, with a frequency of approximately 40-50 minutes.
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Fare: 6 EUR
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Where to Purchase Tickets: Tickets can be bought from the ticket machines at the airport or from the driver.
Note: By purchasing a single bus ticket, you will have free access to the metro, funicular, and buses for one hour.
Train
You can reach the city center, the central train station, as well as other cities in Italy and France by train.
The nearest train station called Genova Sestri Ponente Aeroporto is located 1.5 kilometers from the airport. To get to the station, you need to take the SP buses or i24. The bus stop is located near the entrance to the terminal. The bus ride is free of charge. Tickets can be purchased at the airport on the ground floor or on the website of the Italian railway.
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Fare: 1.3 EUR
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Travel Time: 26 minutes
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Timetable: Daily from 05:24 to 22:12, with a frequency of every half an hour
Transfer
If you want to reach the city center in maximum comfort and peace of mind, the best option is a transfer. The company Kiwitaxi has a good reputation in this regard. On their website, you can choose a suitable car and pay for your order immediately with a credit card.
Fare: Starting from 40 EUR per car (fixed price, depending on the destination)
Taxi
The taxi stand is located near the exit of the terminal. Finding a taxi is easy as they are painted in bright yellow or white. The taxi companies Gexi, Prenotaxi, and Radiotaxi operate within the airport.
Fare: Starting from 22 EUR per car (1-3 passengers)
Note: The taxi fare depends on many factors such as luggage, number of passengers, and increases during holidays and weekends. There is even an additional fee of 2.5 EUR for boarding at the airport.
Car Rental
Rental counters are located right inside the airport building, so you can arrange car rental on the spot. However, it is better to book a car online on various services as it will be cheaper, and you can choose a car in advance.
Cost: Depends on the car class and the number of rental days, starting from 20 USD per day.
How to get to the train station and bus station
The train station and bus station are located opposite each other. You can reach them by shuttle bus and train. Please refer to the information above for transportation schedules and fares.
