Genoa is about 4h30 from Geneva by road: a direct private transfer to the port, the old town or the Italian Riviera, without changing trains or planes.
In short: Genoa is about 398 km from Geneva Airport, roughly 4 h 28 by road. Our chauffeur service costs from CHF 1’390.80 one way for the whole car (Mercedes E-Class, up to 3 passengers), available 24/7. Book online with the price shown upfront, or call +41 76 408 13 14.
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398 km · about 4 h 28 without traffic
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | One way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E-Class | 3 | 3 | CHF 1'391 |
| Mercedes V-Class | 6–7 | 8 | CHF 1'579 |
| Mercedes S-Class | 3 | 2 | CHF 2'074 |
| Mercedes Sprinter | 12–16 | 10+ | On request |
Prices calculated by our booking engine for a one-way trip from Geneva Airport. Your exact price for your address is shown when you book. Return trip: 10% off.
Genoa is Italy's great port city and a departure point for cruises and ferries, close to Portofino, Santa Margherita and the Cinque Terre.
The route crosses the Alps through the Mont-Blanc tunnel or the Great St Bernard, then the Aosta Valley and the Po plain. We plan breaks on the way.
Drop-off at the cruise terminal with all your luggage.
Continue to Portofino, Santa Margherita or the Cinque Terre.
A scenic drive via the Mont-Blanc tunnel or the Great St Bernard.
Mercedes with space to rest, water on board and planned stops.
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Genoa is Italy's great port city, spread between the mountains and the Ligurian Sea. Its old town is one of the largest medieval historic centres in Europe, a maze of narrow lanes called caruggi, opening onto squares, churches and the palaces of the merchant families who made the city rich. Its port handles cruise ships, ferries to the islands and cargo from all over the Mediterranean.
Genoa is also the gateway to the Italian Riviera: Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Camogli and the Cinque Terre lie along the coast to the east, and the beaches of the western Riviera stretch towards France.
For Geneva Transfer Booking, Genoa is a long-distance destination for cruise passengers, travellers heading to the Riviera, families with lots of luggage, and business visitors who prefer a direct car to a combination of trains or flights.
For several centuries, the Republic of Genoa was one of the great maritime powers of the Mediterranean, rival of Venice, with trading posts from the Black Sea to Spain. Its bankers financed kings and emperors, and the wealth of its families built the palaces of the Strade Nuove, now listed by UNESCO as the Palazzi dei Rolli.
Genoa is traditionally presented as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, and his family house can still be seen near the old city gate. In the 20th century, the city remained a major industrial and port centre, and today it combines that working life with a growing role in tourism.
Genoa can be visited all year thanks to its mild climate. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons for visiting the old town and the Riviera. Summer is hot and busy on the coast, especially in August. Cruise departures follow the seasons of the shipping companies, with many sailings from spring to autumn. In winter, the city is quiet and the light over the sea is often beautiful.
The trip covers about 400 kilometres. Google calculates about four and a half hours without traffic. Two routes cross the Alps:
From Aosta, the motorways continue through the Po plain and cross the Apennines towards the sea. The descent to Genoa offers a first view of the port and the coast. Your chauffeur chooses the route according to traffic, weather and tunnel conditions, and plans breaks every two hours or so.
Depending on the route, the trip crosses one or two borders: Switzerland to Italy through the Great St Bernard, or Switzerland to France and France to Italy through the Mont Blanc Tunnel. All three countries are in the Schengen area, but customs and identity checks are possible. Each passenger must carry a valid passport or identity card, and travellers who need a Schengen visa should check that theirs is valid.
Motorway and tunnel tolls apply on this route. Ask us when booking how they are included in your quote.
Genoa's passenger terminals serve cruise ships and ferries to Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily and North Africa. Your chauffeur drops you at the right terminal with all your luggage, a real advantage before a cruise, when suitcases are many and heavy. For returns, we follow the ship's arrival time and wait at the terminal.
East of Genoa, the coast becomes steep and spectacular. Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino are less than an hour away; the Cinque Terre villages are further east. Many of our clients continue directly to a hotel on the Riviera; tell us your final address when booking.
Genoa is the home of pesto alla genovese, made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese and olive oil, served with trofie or trenette pasta. Focaccia from the city's bakeries is eaten at every hour of the day, and the farinata, a thin chickpea pancake, is a local street food. Ligurian white wines accompany fish and seafood.
Cruise passengers. Give us the ship's name, the terminal and the boarding time; we plan the departure from Geneva with a comfortable margin.
Families with luggage. A V-Class takes six or seven passengers with suitcases and strollers.
Riviera holidays. Give us the final hotel address; we drive door to door.
Business travellers. A Mercedes E-Class or S-Class allows you to work or rest during the trip.
A Mercedes E-Class suits one to three passengers with luggage; the S-Class offers the most comfort for a long trip. For families and groups, the V-Class takes up to six or seven passengers with luggage. For larger groups, the Sprinter is available on request. Water is on board, and breaks are planned along the way.
Prices on this page are calculated by our booking engine for a one-way trip from Geneva Airport to Genoa. Book online to see the exact price for your address, or call us to discuss the route and stops. Book the return at the same time and the booking engine applies a 10% reduction to the round trip.
About four and a half hours for about 400 kilometres without traffic, plus breaks.
Through the Mont Blanc Tunnel or the Great St Bernard Tunnel, depending on traffic, weather and tunnel conditions.
Yes, carry a valid passport or identity card: the route crosses into Italy, and sometimes France.
Motorway and tunnel tolls apply on this route. Ask us when booking how they are included in your quote.
Yes. Give us the ship and terminal; your chauffeur drops you at the terminal with all your luggage.