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Museo Civico Amedeo Lia
Important art museum in nearby La Spezia with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. A strong museum option for visitors staying in Riomaggiore and the 5T
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Riomaggiore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Riomaggiore will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 8 buses that leave Milan for Riomaggiore on Sat, Jun 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 158 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Riomaggiore costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $86 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€49). The journey takes 3h 33m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:16AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 5h38 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Riomaggiore buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:50 AM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 3h30 | 4:20 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h50 | 12:05 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 5h50 | 4:10 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h10 | 4:10 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 3h40 | 4:10 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h05 | 5:35 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 7h20 | 4:20 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 5h15 | 4:20 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milan to Riomaggiore run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:49. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:49 PM |
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Discover the best of Riomaggiore — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Riomaggiore trip today.
Important art museum in nearby La Spezia with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. A strong museum option for visitors staying in Riomaggiore and the 5T
Naval museum in La Spezia with maritime collections, ship models, instruments, and military history. Worth visiting for Ligurian seafaring context beyond the villages themselves.
Contemporary art museum in La Spezia featuring modern and contemporary exhibitions. A useful cultural stop for travelers wanting an art break from the Cinque Terre coastline.
The famous cliffside path linking Riomaggiore and Manarola. It is one of Cinque Terre's most iconic walks and a must-prioritize experience when open and accessible.
The small harbor area framed by tall colorful houses and fishing boats. This is the village's signature viewpoint and one of the most photographed spots in all Cinque Terre.
A short train ride away, this famous viewpoint toward Manarola's harbor and houses is one of the most shared images in Cinque Terre. Often paired with Riomaggiore on the same day.
Local Ligurian anchovies, often served fresh, marinated, or salted. A classic Cinque Terre seafood specialty tied to the nearby coast.
Twisted Ligurian pasta traditionally dressed with basil pesto from Liguria. One of the region’s most iconic and widely loved dishes.
Olive oil-rich Ligurian flatbread with a crisp surface and soft interior. It is a staple snack and breakfast item across the region.
Popular modern spot known for carefully prepared local seafood and seasonal dishes in an intimate, contemporary atmosphere.
Well-known refined restaurant in Riomaggiore with creative seafood-focused tasting menus and a romantic harbor setting.
Established hillside trattoria famous for fresh fish, pasta, and sea views. A classic choice for traditional Cinque Terre dining.
Cinque Terre is pricier than many Italian towns. Lodging and dining rise in peak season, but simple meals stay manageable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. No tip needed for quick coffee.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Riomaggiore by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riomaggiore, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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