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Convent of the Capuchin Friars Art Collection
A small sacred-art visit within the Capuchin complex, known for church artworks and its quiet hilltop setting above the old town.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
6 h 41 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buonconvento to Monterosso al Mare is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buonconvento to Monterosso al Mare will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 1 trains that leave Buonconvento for Monterosso al Mare on Wed, Jun 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 185 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 41 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 6 h 41 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buonconvento to Monterosso al Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Buonconvento to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buonconvento to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€15). The journey takes 3h 35m versus 3h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Buonconvento to Monterosso al Mare trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:25 PM Buonconvento | 5h15 | 11:40 PM Monterosso al Mare | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
![]() | 6:12 AM Buonconvento | 6h41 | 12:53 PM Monterosso al Mare | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Buonconvento to Monterosso al Mare run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 114 miles (185 km) distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 114 miles (185 km) |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
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