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The Aquarium is on the water, in the Porto Antico, the area of the historic port redeveloped for the 1992 Expo. You can easily walk there from Principe station, and two bus lines have their terminus right in front of the entrance.
Directions come from the how to get there page of the operator and its parking page, in October 2026. Calculate your time well: you can only enter in the half-hour written on the ticket.
The short answer
From Genova Piazza Principe station it is 10-15 minutes on foot, or take bus 32 or the metro to San Giorgio. From Brignole take bus 13 or the metro towards Brin. By car, exit at Genova Ovest; the Aquarium car park has 163 spaces and costs 3 euros per hour from 7:00 to 24:00.
Where is the Aquarium of Genoa?
In the Porto Antico of Genoa, on Ponte Spinola.
The reference point on land is Piazza Caricamento, the terminus of buses 1, 13 and 32 indicated by the operator. The metro stop mentioned in the official directions is San Giorgio. In the Porto Antico area there are also car parks, refreshment points, ATMs and toilets; the map of the area can be downloaded in PDF from the operator's FAQ.
From the Porto Antico, several boat trips also depart, some right next to the Aquarium entrance: you will find them in the last section. If on the same day you want to combine the sea and the tanks, it is best to fix the boat time first and then the Aquarium half-hour slot.
How to get to the Aquarium by train?
Get off at Genova Piazza Principe and walk 10-15 minutes, or take bus 32 or the metro; from Brignole, bus 13 or metro.
Both main stations are connected to the Aquarium by the metro, with the same arrival stop: San Giorgio. On the same page, the operator signals discounts for those arriving with Trenitalia trains, to be checked on its website.
Walking from Principe is the simplest choice if you travel light. With pushchairs or suitcases, bus 32 and the metro avoid the walk: with the metro, get off at San Giorgio, the stop indicated by the operator.
| From | How | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Genova Piazza Principe | On foot | 10-15 minutes |
| Genova Piazza Principe | Bus 32 | Piazza Caricamento, terminus |
| Genova Piazza Principe | Metro towards Brignole | San Giorgio |
| Genova Brignole | Bus 13 | Piazza Caricamento |
| Genova Brignole | Metro towards Brin | San Giorgio |
| Stazione Marittima | Bus 1 | Piazza Caricamento, terminus |
Which buses go to the Aquarium of Genoa?
Lines 1 and 13 have their terminus in front of the Aquarium; the 32 arrives at Piazza Caricamento from Principe.
Line 1 comes from Ponente and Val Polcevera, line 13 from Levante and Val Bisagno. Bus 1 is also the one indicated by the Stazione Marittima, if you arrive by ferry.
Bus tickets and schedules do not depend on the Aquarium: check them first, so you arrive in your half-hour slot without rushing.
Ticket for the date and half-hour slot you choose, to build the trip around a secure time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Check dates for the Aquarium entry ticketHow to get to the Aquarium by car?
From all directions, exit at Genova Ovest, follow Centro and take Via Milano and Via Gramsci.
Then, before the underpass, turn right for the Aquarium car park. In the city, traffic can extend travel time, and the sales conditions do not allow tolerance on the entry time slot: leave a margin.
Where to park near the Aquarium and how much does it cost?
In the Aquarium car park: 163 spaces, open 24 hours a day, 3 euros per hour from 7:00 to 24:00 and 1.10 euros per hour at night.
Spaces cannot be reserved. If the car park is full, there are other covered and open car parks in the Porto Antico area. The operator also offers a night-only subscription, from 19:00 to 8:00, valid for 30 days at 50 euros.
For people with disabilities there are 4 reserved spaces, free only for the duration of the visit or for short stops.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 163, including 4 for people with disabilities |
| Hours | Every day, 24 hours a day |
| From 7:00 to 24:00 | 3 euros per hour |
| From 24:00 to 7:00 | 1.10 euros per hour |
| Vehicles | Cars only, no camper vans |
| Booking | Not provided |
How to get from Genoa airport?
Cristoforo Colombo airport is 7 km away: about 15 minutes by taxi or about 30 minutes by Volabus to Piazza De Ferrari.
From the Volabus, get off at Piazza De Ferrari and continue on foot along Via San Lorenzo, as indicated by the operator. If you travel with luggage, the Aquarium cloakroom also stores bags, at 3 euros per item.
The taxi is the fastest way; the Volabus drops you in the centre, and the last stretch is on foot. Always allow a margin before your entry slot.
What is near the Aquarium in the Porto Antico?
The Bigo, the Biosfera, the Città dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi and the Galata Museo del Mare; the Lanterna is combined with a combined ticket.
The Bigo is the panoramic lift by Renzo Piano, 40 metres high; the Biosfera is a steel and glass sphere on the water with a tropical environment. Both are included in the official tickets PianetAcquario and AcquarioVillage, and the latter also includes the Città dei Bambini.
On GetYourGuide there are three combined tickets: Aquarium, Galata and submarine; Aquarium and Lanterna, with 172 steps to the terrace; Aquarium and Città dei Bambini, with over 3,000 m² of play space. The idea for a full day is in the article on a day at Porto Antico.
Aquarium and Lanterna with a single ticket. The chosen slot concerns the Lanterna: the Aquarium slot is booked separately on the official site, as the listing indicates.
Discover the Aquarium with the Lanterna Tour detailsWhere do the boats to Portofino and for cetaceans depart from?
From Ponte Spinola, next to the Aquarium: there is the meeting point for cetacean watching and the ticket office for the boat to Portofino.
For the boat to Portofino the listing asks you to present yourself 30 minutes before at the blue ticket office at the beginning of Ponte Spinola, in front of the Aquarium entrance: by law you must collect a paper ticket even if you have an electronic one. Cetacean watching departs from Ponte Spinola 2, with a marine biologist on board.
Both trips depend on the sea: in bad weather or rough seas, the operator may cancel them the day before, according to the listings.
Four and a half hours in the Pelagos Sanctuary with a marine biologist, departing a few steps from the Aquarium. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Check dates for cetacean watchingFrequently asked questions
Can you book the Aquarium car park?
No, spaces cannot be booked. In the Porto Antico there are other covered and open car parks.
Can camper vans park at the Aquarium?
No: the Aquarium car park is reserved for cars only.
Which is the metro stop for the Aquarium?
San Giorgio, both from Principe towards Brignole and from Brignole towards Brin.
How far is the Aquarium from Principe station?
The operator indicates 10-15 minutes on foot.
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