Genoa ferry Routes and shipping companies
The Port of Genoa is the largest port in Italy and one of the most important in the Mediterranean.
Located on the Ligurian coast, it is a central commercial and transport hub. Passenger ferries, cruise ships, freighters and oil tankers all call at the Port of Genoa.
A container terminal, ship repair yard and marina complete the vast port area. The port basin of Genoa is dedicated to passenger traffic. However, this is only one of the four areas into which the Port of Genoa is divided. The other areas are the Sampierdarena Basin, the Pra' Basin and the Vado Ligure Basin, which are dedicated to goods transport and trade.
The Port of Genoa basin has a network of infrastructures and services that make it one of the most efficient in Europe.
Routes and shipping companies
The Port of Genoa is an important hub for passenger transport in Italy, with ferries departing for many destinations in Italy, France, Spain and North Africa.
The following ports can be reached from the port of Genoa: Sardinia - Olbia, Porto Torres; Sicily - Palermo; Corsica - Bastia, Ajaccio; Spain - Barcelona; North Africa - Tunis and Tangier Med (Morocco).
With so many departures and shipping companies calling at the Port of Genoa, it is not easy to keep track. This is why we recommend using a booking portal such as MrFerry, which allows you to compare offers and timetables of all shipping companies in a few simple steps.
The companies operating ferries from Genoa are as follows Tirrenia, Moby, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), CTN Tunisia Ferries.
Tips for booking a Genoa ferry:
Book your ferry as early as possible to get the best prices.
Compare offers from different ferry companies on our MrFerry booking portal.
Find out about the entry requirements of your destination country.
Genoa ferryLocal services and port addresses
The Port of Genoa has many facilities to meet the needs of passengers.
The Genoa ferry terminal has several floors, including a waiting area and a large shopping centre with numerous shops, toilets, restaurants, bars and pizzerias.
The Genoa ferry terminal is accessible and equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. There are several parking facilities near the port, both in free car parks and in multi-storey car parks (approx. €10 per day).
Please note that shipping companies require, among other things, early arrival at the port in order to speed up the embarkation of passengers. Arrival times vary between ferry companies. Once you have checked in, you may not leave the port.
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How To reach boardings
The port of Genoa is easily accessible by public and private transport. If you are travelling by car, it is advisable to take the Genova Ovest exit from the A7 E25 E80 motorway and follow the signs for 'Porto terminal Traghetti'. If you arrive by train, it is advisable to get off at the Genova Principe stop (about 1.5 km from the port), from where you can take bus no. 20. A bus connection is also available from the Cristoforo Colombo airport, which is about 9 km from the port of Genoa.
🏠 Port station address: Piazzale Traghetti Iqbal Masih No. 5, Genoa
If you are arriving at the port by private vehicle, please follow the address below: Address for boarding vehicles travelling within the EU: Varco Albertazzi (Genova Ovest), 16126 Genova. Once in the port, at the entrance to Varco Albertazzi, follow the signs indicating the various docking points of the shipping companies. For boarding vehicles bound for North Africa, the addresses may vary depending on the shipping company. When completing your booking with MrFerry, you will receive these details in your booking summary.
