Route guide

Genoa → Belgrade

911 km · Italy to Serbia · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €32+ by bus

How to travel from Genoa to Belgrade

There are 4 ways to travel between Genoa and Belgrade — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€70–204

Duration: 7h 35m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Srbija Voz

~13 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€32–84

Duration: 13h 1m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~26 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€71–229

Duration: 3h 43m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways

~142 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€109–200

Duration: 10h 7m

~155 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Genoa and Belgrade highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 911 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Italy into Serbia. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Genoa to Belgrade — every option in detail

Genoa to Belgrade by train

Trains link Genoa (Italy) and Belgrade (Serbia) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 35m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Srbija Voz.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €70 to €204. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 13 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 142 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~129 kg on this distance.

Genoa to Belgrade by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Genoa and Belgrade with a typical journey of 13h 1m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €32 when booked in advance, rising to €84 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Genoa to Belgrade by flight

Flights between Genoa and Belgrade take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 43m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €71–229. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 142 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Genoa to Belgrade by car

The driving distance from Genoa to Belgrade is approximately 1048 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 10h 7m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €109–200 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–Serbia border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 155 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Genoa and Belgrade is approximately 911 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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