Christopher Columbus airport — small, scenic, and the gateway to the Italian Riviera.
Plan your Italy trip →Genova Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) is 6km west of Genoa center. Very small — mainly Ryanair, Vueling, and a few international routes. The approach and takeoff over the Ligurian Sea are spectacular.
Volabus: €6, 30 min to Genova Brignole and Principe stations. Every 30 min.
AMT bus 1 (Caricamento line): €1.50 with AMT ticket, connects to city bus network.
Taxi: €20-25, 15-20 min.
From Genova Principe station: regional train to any of the 5 villages (Riomaggiore: €8-10, 90 min; Monterosso: €7, 80 min). Trains run frequently. You can be on the Cinque Terre coast within 2-3 hours of landing.
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