Hi!
First time European traveler here.
I'll be traveling on train from the Cinque Terre to Genoa train station. Then, I need to catch a plane at the Genoa airport. How do I get from theGenoa train station to the Genoa airport? Uber? Taxi? Public transport?
Thank you!
You can either take a bus or taxi:
http://www.genovaairport.com/getting-to-genova-airport/genova-airport-buses.htm
The airport information does not list UBER as an option
Thanks SO much!
One more question: Is the taxi option pretty straightforward like in the States? Or is there a minimum number of passengers, etc.? And are the taxis just outside the station?
There is a taxi rank outside on the ground floor.
Read these guidelines on how to take a taxi in Italy
https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/florence/taking-taxi-cab-italy-transport-travel-help
Taxis are just outside the station lined up at the taxi stand. They are white and have a taxi sign on the roof. Very easy to spot. Most are regular large sedans that can easily transport 3 or 4 passengers. There is usually a supplement for over 4 passengers (a taxi van will be required in that case). It works exactly like in the US.
There are several stations in Genova, the two main stations are Brignole and Piazza Principe. Trains will stop at both. Piazza Principe is closer to the airport, therefore get off at that one.
There is also the shuttle bus from Piazza Principe, it's called "Volabus", in case you prefer it to the taxi. It's 6euro and takes 30 min.
https://www.amt.genova.it/amt/trasporto-multimodale/volabus/
No Uber in Italy, sorry. The taxi lobby managed to kill it, except for Uber Black (a luxury black limo service operated by professional licensed limo operators) which however is available in Rome and Milan only.
