Day trip from Bologna to Genoa
Genoa lies 190 km (118 mi) west of Bologna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 190 km (118 mi) apart, Genoa is a realistic day trip from Bologna: about 3 h 6 min each way by road.
| Bologna | Genoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 394,843 | 580,097 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Genoa
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Staying in Genoa
Our booking partner lists 390 places to stay in Genoa. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 1-star (10). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,405 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Genoa
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Common questions
How far is Genoa from Bologna?
190 km (118 mi) in a straight line, west of Bologna; by road roughly 232 km (144 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bologna to Genoa by road?
About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bologna and Genoa?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Where can I stay in Genoa?
Our booking partner lists 390 places to stay in Genoa, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.