Day trip from Genoa to Toulon
Toulon lies 281 km (175 mi) south-west of Genoa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 281 km (175 mi) apart, Toulon is a realistic day trip from Genoa: about 4 h 34 min each way by road.
| Genoa | Toulon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | France |
| Population | 580,097 | 168,701 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
What changes when you arrive in Toulon
Crossing from Italy into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
What to see in Toulon
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mont Faron cableway | 95,000 | 2022 |
| National Maritime Museum | 70,978 | 2023 |
| Muséum départemental du Var | 49,405 | 2019 |
| Musée d'Art de Toulon | 38,487 | 2023 |
The busiest is Mont Faron cableway at 95,000 visitors in 2022. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Toulon
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Staying in Toulon
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Common questions
How far is Toulon from Genoa?
281 km (175 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Genoa; by road roughly 343 km (213 mi).
How long does it take to get from Genoa to Toulon by road?
About 4 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Genoa and Toulon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Toulon?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.