How to get from Madrid to Genoa
- 1128 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 12h 05m
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
12h 05m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€89
Cheapest
21h
direct
Bus
€81
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Genoa. The most useful door-to-door route takes 21h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1128 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
1128 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Checked Sep 21 | 12h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €81Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 21hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Sep 2112h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€81Omio catalogue, Sep 2521h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Genoa: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Genoabus
FlixBus·21h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Genoa
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€21Departures from Madrid to Genoa
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:05 and the last at 19:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 19:05 | 19:05 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 21h€81Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-Genoa, Lyon Saint-Exupéry-GenoaBook →
VoloteaMadrid–Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Volotea; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Genoa works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Madrid Barajas to Genoa, about 21h. In total it's roughly €81 over 21h, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Genoa: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Genoa?
The most useful route takes about 21h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Genoa?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:05 and the last at 19:05, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Genoa?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 19:05 and 19:05.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Genoa leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Genoa from Madrid?
About 1128 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Genoa cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €81. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Genoa?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Volotea.
Can you get from Madrid to Genoa without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 21h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Genoa?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026