Lyon to Genoa by train
Genoa lies 355 km (220 mi) south-east of Lyon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 20 min at the speeds typical of France and Italy rail, over roughly 433 km (269 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lyon | Genoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Italy |
| Population | 520,774 | 580,097 |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache, Gare de Lyon-Jean Macé | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Genoa
Crossing from France into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book trains from Lyon to 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.
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Common questions
How far is Genoa from Lyon?
355 km (220 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lyon; by road roughly 433 km (269 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Genoa by train?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon and Genoa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Genoa?
The Euro (EUR).
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 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.