Cities Near Genoa
Cities near Genoa, Italy: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Genoa, Italy is Rapallo, about 15 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RapalloRiviera resort and a castle | 15 mi / 23 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Santa Margherita LigureElegant seaside town | 14 mi / 23 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| PortofinoPicture-perfect harbour | 15 mi / 24 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| SavonaPort city and a fortress | 24 mi / 39 km | 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| La SpeziaGateway to the Cinque Terre | 48 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Alessandria | 39 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Asti | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pavia | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Piacenza | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Carrara | 61 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Genoa
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino, Savona, La Spezia. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Genoa include Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino, Savona, La Spezia. The closest is Rapallo, about 15 miles (23 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.