Marseille to Genoa by train
Genoa lies 311 km (193 mi) north-east of Marseille, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 3 min at the speeds typical of France and Italy rail, over roughly 380 km (236 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Marseille | Genoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Italy |
| Population | 877,215 | 580,097 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Stations on record | none listed | 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 Marseille 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 Marseille?
311 km (193 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Marseille; by road roughly 380 km (236 mi).
How long does it take to get from Marseille to Genoa by train?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Marseille 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 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.