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Genova Piazza Principe is within walking distance of the historic centre. The Via Balbi leads directly from the station towards Via Garibaldi and its UNESCO-listed palazzi. The old port (Porto Antico) with the famous Aquarium is about a 15-minute walk downhill.

Trenitalia Frecce high-speed trains connect Genova to Milan in about 90 minutes and to Rome. InterCity services run along the Ligurian coast to Cinque Terre, La Spezia, and Ventimiglia. Thello cross-border trains previously served Nice and Marseille, now replaced by Trenitalia services to France.

Left-luggage facilities are available at the station. The station also has ticket offices, automated machines, a waiting room, and several bars and shops in the main hall.

Built in the 1860s, the station features a grand neoclassical facade with a monumental portico. The interior has been modernised while retaining period details. Its elevated position offers views over the port, and a series of escalators and lifts connect it to the lower city streets.

Yes, Genova Piazza Principe is a major departure point for Cinque Terre. Regional trains run frequently along the coast to the five villages, with Monterosso reachable in about 80 minutes. During peak season, dedicated Cinque Terre Express trains supplement the regular service.