Travel and transport agencies Genoa

AMT (Azienda Mobilità e Trasporti) is the company responsible for public transport in Genoa. It operates a network of 138 bus lines, 1 metro line, 2 funiculars, 1 creeper, 10 lifts and 1 boat-bus line out of a total of 900 km. Active from 4 a. m. to 3 a. m., the links are efficient and regular.

Genova Pass. 24 h AMT + Trenitalia (except Volabus).

Bus. The city is served by a large network of urban and extra-urban lines.

Subway. A 8-station line connects Brin to the northwestern end of the city at Brignole Station. It is active between 6:30 a. m. and 9:00 p. m.

Funiculars. The two funiculars Zecca Righi and Sant 'Anna and the mesh of Granarolo are one of the best ways to reach the heights of Genoa.

Ascencers. A dozen public lifts connect the city to the upper parts.

It's Navebus. A shuttle boat connects Porto Antico to the west coast of Genoa (Pegli) in 30 min at the same rate as urban transport.

Volabus. Connect Genoa to the aréoport.

There are two main train stations in Genoa, Brignole (east) and Principe (west), at almost equal distance from the center, which can be reached on foot or by bus. Luggage lockers in both. Principe is the main rail hub of the area, but most trains also stop in Brignole. The metro connects the two in a few minutes (tickets available at tobacconists). For any connection with France, change trains in Ventimiglia, from there direct trains to Nice and Menton. Otherwise, you have to go through Milan or Turin.

Tours to Cinque Terre and Portofino. Catamarano, Alassio, Loano, Portofino, Monte Carlo.

The airport's main runway is built on water, which makes landing planes quite impressive. A magical experience! Daily flights to several destinations in Italy (Rome, Palermo, Bari...) and Europe (London, Brussels...). For France, there are only four flights a week to and from Paris-Orly with Volotea: Mondays and Fridays in each direction. Tourist office and car rental companies in the arrivals hall.

Genoese cabs (white in color) are reliable and professional. Several cab ranks in all the city's hotspots. Flat-rate fares. For tourists and cruise passengers whose time is limited, a cab tour of the city to discover the historic center and transfer from/to the airport to the stations or to an address in the center. For night owls: on request, the cab will take you to and from the Riviera's nightclubs (Arenzano, Varazze, Santa Margherita and Portofino) for a fixed price.

Built in 1929, the Montegalletto elevator provides access to the heights of Genoa. The system is unique in Europe, and operates in a highly ingenious way. First, a small cabin transports you like a funicular along the rails of a horizontal gallery for around 300 meters... then suddenly, the gallery is embedded in a cavity, and the click: the cabin rises gently and is immediately transformed into an elevator! A unique experience well worth the detour, if only to experience the ingenuity of the mechanism.

Small electric vehicles on two wheels are another way to discover the city, accompanied by a guide who will take you along various themed itineraries (from 1h to 2h30 depending on the route). This is the perfect way to thread your way through the labyrinth of Genoese caruggi and find the right routes through the historic districts. Choose from the following themed tours: the narrow streets of the historic center, pesto, beer, the Sant'Agostino district, or the "kilo tour" of focaccia and farinata!

Albatravel is a tour operator specializing in tailor-made holidays in Italy. The Genoa office will be your point of reference when it comes to planning your Ligurian vacation, which can be customized to suit your every whim. We offer a wide range of services, from transfers and hotel, villa and apartment reservations, to group and private tours (of historic boutiques, the Aquarium, the port and the most secret spots in Genoa and the surrounding area) and regional cooking classes.

Launched in 2014, Explora offers atypical tours of Genoa, aimed at both tourists and locals. Secrets and Mysteries, Women of Genoa or Ghosts and Legends are just some of the tours on offer, published on the site along with the calendar. A professional, competent and friendly team will help you discover the city in the best possible conditions. The originality and themes of the tours offer a new vision of Genoa! The tours are in Italian, but you can contact them for a tailor-made tour in French.

Discover the soul of the city, with a "eat, drink and love" philosophy to promote quality commercial activities. The events on offer invite you to discover an area rich in history, intrigue and sometimes mystery. These fun and curious activities reveal an unusual Genoa through the narrow streets of the historic center. Constantly evolving routes in search of special addresses and period activities, a fun way to combine culture and pleasure... the real Genoa.

The bus terminus is located below the Principe train station on a wide esplanade. Itabus (www.itabus.it) guarantees daily connections to several Italian cities (Florence, Milan, Naples, La Spezia, Pisa, Rome, Siena...). The journey may be longer, but the prices are unbeatable. As for connections with France, Flixbus (www.flixbus.fr) provides direct services to Marseille, Nice, Lyon and Montpellier. However, to reach the region's coastal towns, the train remains the best option.

Still in operation, this small old station is located to the northeast of the city. It connects Genoa to the interior along a picturesque one-hour route, perfect for a green excursion. This narrow-gauge railroad, friendly namedIl Trenino di Casella, runs slowly along a 25 km mountainous route and makes 18 stops to its terminus Casella Paese. Between scattered houses and pine forests, you will discover characteristic villages such as Campi and Sant'Olcese (and its salami), fortresses and ancient sanctuaries.

Guarantees connections between Genoa and Sardinia (Palau, La Maddalena).

Passenger traffic through the port of Genoa is very heavy every year. The Stazione Marittima has several berths for cruise ships, just a few steps from the Porto Antico and the historic center. From the Terminal Traghetti, ships arrive and depart for the main Mediterranean ports: Olbia, Arbatax and Porto Torres in Sardinia, Bastia in Corsica, Palermo in Sicily and, further afield, Barcelona, Tunis and Tangiers. Mobylines (www.moby.it), Grandi Navi Veloci (www.gnv.it) and Tirrenia (www.tirrenia.it) share the market.

In the era of SMS and other applications in the world of digital communication (Messenger or WhatsApp '), here are some info for those nostalgic for the postcard. Stamps in Italy claim to be francobolli and, unlike its French yellow-coloured neighbour, the Italian mailbox is red!

As follows:

€ 1 for a stamp for France.

The city's public transport management company operates all the bus routes that run east-west through the city, the metro line that connects the two railway stations, the elevators that take you quickly to the heights of the city, as well as the three funicular railways and the narrow-gauge railroad between Genoa and Casella. The city center is easy to explore on foot. Public transport is ideal for journeys from east to west, and especially for journeys to higher ground.