Genoa Travel Forum

I need to book a ticket from Genova to Nice at the beginning of June. I have to be in Nice for 12.30 md and was hoping to get the 8.55 morning train, but there is nowhere for me to book this ticket. I have looked at both Trenitalia and SNCF sites (RailEurope was not at all helpful and said that there must be engineering works). The train shows on the timetables on the internet but it says that tickets for that particular train cannot be booked on the internet. Is there any other way of getting to Nice for 12.30md, please? Does anyone know a way round the train ticket booking problem (everyday it is showing as not bookable - although it was a couple of months ago!)

My husband and I will be cruising the Mediterranean in May and will be stopping for 10 hours 9-5 in Savona Genoa. We would prefer to "freelance" rather than sign up for the cruise ship tours. What would you suggest? What are the "must sees" in Savona Genoa which we could gently visit while spending time strolling and enjoying the city with plenty of time for a non-touristy lunch? Or would we be better to hire a taxi to see some special sights? Oh! And does anyone have recommendations for a lovely lunch? Thanks! Marilyn

Hi there,

Can anyone please let me know approx how long it would take to travel from Genoa Airport to Genoa Piazza Pri Station?

Thankyou,
Heidi

Are there car rentals available at the main train station in Genova Italy

I have 2 hours to kill around lunch time to switch to the train to Nice. Reading these posts it sounds like Genoa is like Naples less the charm...LOL Put my 2 bags in a locker and get lunch nearby, or wait it out and pray I'm not whacked in the station? It will be a few days before Easter. Thanks.

Is there transportation available at the Genoa Airport (GOA) that will take me from the airport to the Port of Genoa to sail on the Carnival Splendor European Cruise on July 2, 2008? If so, what is the fare in U.S. dollars per person?

Hi, I am looking for a way to Savona by bus from Genoa.
I will be on a cruise at the Savona port on the 29th of Jan.
I will fly to Nice and take a bus to Genoa and then to Savona.
A kind staff at Nice airport advised me that I can take 11:30am bus to Genoa but I do not have any info how to get to Savona.
Please advise me if you have any.
Thanks a lot.

Does anyone know a site or local information as to where the best place to rent mopeds is? would appreciate it. Thanks

Hello,
Sorry. I did not mean does Ryan Air have a late check in I was referring to the Maura Guesthouse(B&B) having a late check in. I will be booking the stay through Ryan Air is all and they did not provide much information on the site in regards to the check in and check out time. Thank you and sorry about that:)

Thank you so much for your replies. I am sorry that I am unaware how to reply directly to you instead have to post again to mass forum...my apologies. I have a few more questions if you can advise any help I would sincerely appreciate it.

To DOMENICOCOCOZZA: Thank you for your reply:) Have you heard of this Maura Guesthouse? I was planning to book through Ryan Air but it does not say wether they have a late check in??? We will arrive 12:20 am if train is on time. Thanks!!!

To JETGIRLY: Thank you for your reply:) You are right I have not thought about that. I did plan us to take the later train as we arrive at 6:45pm from Ryan Air then need to take Terravision Bus from Milan Bergamo Airport to the Milano Centrale Train Terminal at 8pm(I think with getting luggage and gettting to bus it will take at least 45 min, what do you think?) The bus site says plan an hour for travel so arriving at 9 pm into Milan centrale I thought was cutting it too close to depart at 9:10. I know when we purchase the Terravisioin tickets we can take any bus that day if we get in earlier or later as they run on the half hour or so. Do you know if RailEurope will allow us to take the train at 9:10 if we arrive there by then but have tickets for the 10:25(they were different prices on the website our tickets being more expensive for the last train)...I could not find anything on the website about taking earlier or later trains if we miss our ticket time.
Will look into Milan overnight may be easier but heard many praises of Genoa.
Thanks!!!

WE are a little familiar with what to expect after reading the posts. My husband, family and I will be traveling to Genoa by train from Milan. It is set to dpt Milano Centrale at 10:25pm and get into Genoa at 12:20am. Okay so dark and scary and unfamiliar are all concerns at this hour. We plan to reside in the Guest House Maura for the evening before we sail the next day. Can anyone help with the following:

How far is it from the Genoa train station (Piazza Pri-according to the train website) to the following address, Via Bruno Buozzi 30/3, Genova, italy, 16126 and what is the safest way at this hour?

Has anyone heard of this guesthouse?

How far is it from this guesthouse to the MSC cruise terminal?

Best way on return from Cruise terminal(MSC Cruises) to the train station in Genoa(Piazza Pri) and approx time it take to get to train station from cruiseport?

If you do know any pricings for the travel within Genoa please let us know:)

Thank you so much for any help you can give.

God bless,
Jabibi

Hello!

We are taking a cruise from Savona and will be flying into Genoa airport.

We were going straight from the airport to the port, but on reading these pages we'd now like to stay a few days in Genoa! Would three days be sufficient to see everything?

Would anyone know how to get into Genoa from the airport by public transport?

Would anyone know how to reach Savona from Genoa also by public transport.

Many thanks for any help. (I can't wait to have some Italian ice cream - even in the winter!!)

Hi Guys,

as part of our Europe Trip, we are thinking to spend a week in Genoa. Can you be kind enough please to suggest us (3 guys 23 years) where and how to spend this week.

For sure we are going to the Aquarium, and shall we dedicate one day for the aquarium or is it too much?

Are there any other places of interest, even outside Genoa, we heard San Remo is not very far and we are thinking of going there too.

We will have no car, so everywhere by bus.

By any chance how are the clubs in Genoa, are they wild as much as Malta? and I guess u have to pay for the entrance ey?


Thanks bforehand

We are taking cruise around med in october and wondered if anyone can advise whether to visit portofino or milan whilst there. Thanks

We are docking in Genoa between 8am and 6pm, and wondered if anybody knew if this was enough time to get to Milan and back by train, with say 3 or 4 hours sightseeing. Can anyone advise best way to get there

Hi there,
we are arriving at Aeroporto Cristoforo Colombo and are trying to work out the easiest and quickest route by train in the early afternoon from the airport to Vernazza. The information I have found is a bit confusing. Can someone please help?

The options I have found are:
1) Take the Volabus to Principe Station in Geno and take a train to Vernazza from there (but there doesn't seem to be a direct train so where would I swap? Monterosso???)

2) Take a train from Genova Sestri Ponente to Vernazza via Monterosso.

I find the Trenitalia website difficult to navigate so any help would be greatly appreciated. For a start, which is the best station to be departing from? Do we buy tickets from that station? As there do not appear to be direct trains to Vernazza where is it best to change trains?

Thank you in advance.

Hi!

Can anybody let me know if there are left luggage facilities at the stazione principle in Genoa?

Thanks!

Tell me please about early trains from Genoa to Milan. I must be in Milan by 7.30 am, starting from Genoa Principe Station.

How much is a bus ticket from Milan to Genoa? And what about train tickets?

There seems to be the possibility of a day cruise from Genoa to Cinque Terre and back in the same day. Does this service start in June? Has anyone taken this trip? Can you stop in a town for a while and take the boat back later in the day?

Hi,

In June, I will be in Sestri Levante (about 30 mi/48 km, one hour by train from Genoa). Is there an easier way to return to Bologna instead of train to Genoa, then two trains to Bologna?

Regards,

Bill
Huntington, New York

Traveling to Genoa IT (piazza principe station) via Eurail. Need to rent a car close to the station. ANy ideas?

Hi im living in Bogliasco which is just outside Genoa, Im deserate to find a gym or somewhere with a tread mill! I need to start training and dont want to run along the road can any one please help

Many thanks Vicky

Hello! Our family of 4 is traveling to Genoa in early April for 2 days before going in a cruise with MSC Musica.We are planning on going to the aquarium. I will really appreciate tips on a place to stay and other things to do with the kids. Will concider a B & B or Hotel where we can stay together in 1 room. Please help. Thanks in advance.

Hello,
I will be moving to Genova soon, and am looking for an inexpensive hotel, pensione or apartment to stay at for a week or two before I find an apartment. Does anyone have recommendations for where I should stay? Also, what neighborhoods are are safe, inexpensive and close to the city center?

Thanks!
Emily

Does anyone know when the bus leaves Genoa for Milan Malpensa Airport? There is one direct trip each day at 11:30 a.m. from Malpensa to Genoa. But I can't find the schedule in the reverse direction. I plan to be in Genoa in early August 2007.

are there villas or homes for rent with 6 to 7 bedrooms in or around nervi?the time frame would be mid september,2007. what price would it be per week, also per month.

How can I book these youth hostels? Do you think I can just arrive there and ask for some bed? Please, give-me some help!!!
My check in will be on dec 28th and check out on dec 30th
thank you!

What is the best way to get from a cruise ship (with luggage) to the Columbo airport and what is the average cost?

Hi All,

I have just moved to Genoa and have not yet figured out how to move myself in the local area from point A to point B. To date I have been walking miles in the hot August sun!. Does anyone know where I can get a bus itinerary that details all bus numbers and where they go? is there perhaps a website? Thanks in advance for any help.
Calypsogirl