The trains follow the routes of the major highways. Rapid connections are guaranteed by the TEE, EC and IC trains, and by connections with convenient times in all directions. It has an efficient service of land and air assistance. Genoa's airport is always open and has the unusual characteristic of being centrally located, only 6 km from downtown Genoa. The port of Genoa is the most important Mediterranean and transatlantic maritime headquarters for passengers and merchandise.
Ships arrive from ports in Europe, the Far East, the Americas, Africa and other continents.
Regular lines travel to the ports of La Spezia, Savona and Imperia. Smaller tourist ports allow docking of pleasure craft of every size, with optimum installations and services. In recent years shipboard vacations are again becoming appreciated. The best way to see the historic center is by foot. If one gets lost, it's enough to follow a road in descent to reach the sea.