Savona is Costa Cruises' own home port on the Italian Riviera, west of Genoa. Costa runs the terminal (Palacrociere). Most Americans fly into Genoa, Milan or Nice and transfer by road or train.
Every way from the airport to the ship
Tap any way for step-by-step directions.
| The way | From | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise line transfer (Costa) | GOA | Not verified | Set by Costa |
| Train via Genoa | GOA | Not verified | Not verified |
Where Savona lies
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Nearest major airport (exact distance not verified)
Cruise line transfer (Costa)
- Book through Costa before you fly.
- Meet the rep in arrivals.
Simplest choice.
Train via Genoa
- Get from the airport to a Genoa train station.
- Take a regional train west to Savona.
- Taxi or walk from Savona station to the Palacrociere terminal.
Check trenitalia.com for times.
From the city or your hotel
Taxi from Savona station
Short ride; distances not confirmed on official sites.
Where to stay
Arrive a day or two early. A delayed flight on sailing day is the most common way travelers miss the ship.
Savona old town near the harbor
Close to the terminal.
Genoa
More to see, then a short train or transfer to Savona.
Sailing day
Terminals & docks
Palacrociere, Calata delle Vele, Darsena Nuova, Savona. Run by Costa Cruises (part of Carnival). Two terminals joined by a bridge, a 450 m quay, two berths. About 800,000 passengers a year. Costa's concession was extended to 2044.
Check-in
- Follow Costa's check-in time on your boarding pass.
What trips people up
- Savona is not Genoa. Make sure you go to the right port.
- Few direct public transport links from the airports.
Do this
- Book Costa's transfer if you land the same day.
Leaving the ship: back to the airport
The same routes run in reverse. On the last morning everyone leaves at once, so lines for taxis and buses are at their longest. Book flights home for the afternoon or later, and arrange your ride in advance if you can.
| The way | To | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise line transfer (Costa) | GOA | Not verified | Set by Costa |
| Train via Genoa | GOA | Not verified | Not verified |
Before you leave
- Few direct public transport links from the airports.
Before or after your cruise
- Genoa (short train ride).
- Italian Riviera towns such as Finale Ligure (not verified travel times).
Sources & what we could not confirm · 2 sources · checked 2026-11
- Distances to Genoa, Nice and Milan airports.
- Distance from Savona station to the terminal.
- Train times and fares.
- Other lines using Savona.