Milan to Genoa — 1h30 to the city that built half the Mediterranean

Genoa was the richest city in Europe in the 16th century. Now it has Italy's best pesto, the largest old town in Europe, and an aquarium rivaling Barcelona's. 1h30 from Milan.

🚄 High-speed train

BestFast

1h 25–1h 40Duration

€9.90–25Cost

Every 30–60minFrequency

Milano Centrale → Genova Piazza Principe. The train emerges from Apennine tunnels and suddenly you're at the sea.

💡 Pro tip: Get trofie al pesto in the caruggi (old town alleys). Try Trattoria Rosmarino or Sa Pesta. Then Palazzo Rosso/Bianco on Via Garibaldi — free first Sunday of the month.

The verdict

Frecciarossa, 1h30. Genoa is gritty, real, underrated — the anti-Venice and proud of it.

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