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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riomaggiore to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riomaggiore to Milan will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 7 buses that leave Riomaggiore for Milan on Mon, May 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 158 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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 Riomaggiore to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 25m. 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 train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m 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 Riomaggiore to Milan:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riomaggiore to Milan costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $78 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 3h 25m versus 3h 25m 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 05:39PM | Duration 6h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Riomaggiore to Milan buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 5h35 | 1:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 1:10 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 5h20 | 6:30 AM Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 3h20 | 4:30 AM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 8h25 | 11:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 8h20 | 3:30 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 3h25 | 6:25 PM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 3h55 | 6:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 3h40 | 9:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Riomaggiore to Milan run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 7 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 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:49 PM |
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