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Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre Visitor Center
Visitor center with exhibits on Cinque Terre’s landscapes, villages, and protected heritage; useful first stop for context.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270
Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19348 · Regionale 12232
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19358 · Regionale 12236
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278
Regionale 18307+
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+
Regionale Veloce 3282
Regionale 18745+
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302
Regionale Veloce 4043+
Intercity 684+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12312
Regionale Veloce 4029+
Intercity 674+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22930
Regionale Veloce 4033+
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+
Regionale Veloce 3274Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 2h 0m 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18253+ Intercity 662+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22902 | 4:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h26 | 7:56 AM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18253 · Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218 | 4:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h50 | 8:20 AM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18255 · Regionale 19332 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22906 | 5:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h21 | 8:56 AM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18355 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22908 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h18 | 9:26 AM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 19388 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 | 7:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h53 | 9:53 AM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4013+ Intercity 666+ Regionale 12222 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h55 | 10:23 AM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18745+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 | 7:34 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h19 | 9:53 AM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18357+ InterCityNotte 89512+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22914 | 7:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h09 | 11:02 AM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4017+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22914 | 8:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h34 | 11:02 AM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18361 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22922 | 9:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 12:56 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale 19342 · Regionale 12228 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h52 | 1:20 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 10:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h59 | 1:52 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 11:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h52 | 1:52 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 | 11:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h52 | 2:20 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18367 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22930 | 11:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 2:56 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19348 · Regionale 12232 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h52 | 3:20 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22930 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h28 | 2:56 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 12:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h04 | 3:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h57 | 3:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h34 | 4:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h29 | 3:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18373 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22938 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 4:56 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19358 · Regionale 12236 | 2:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h52 | 5:20 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 2:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h04 | 5:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 3:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h57 | 5:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4039+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 3:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h29 | 5:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18381 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12312 | 3:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 6:56 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12312 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h28 | 6:56 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19368 · Regionale 12240 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h52 | 7:20 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18307 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 | 5:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h52 | 8:20 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18307+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 5:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h14 | 7:42 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18309+ Intercity 518+ Regionale 12242 | 5:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h42 | 8:20 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 | 6:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h54 | 9:22 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale 12246 | 7:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h01 | 10:29 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18319+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale 12246 | 7:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h36 | 10:29 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3290 | 8:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h50 | 11:18 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 but you can travel from only $12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 17:28. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 4:27 AM |
Last train 5:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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.
Visitor center with exhibits on Cinque Terre’s landscapes, villages, and protected heritage; useful first stop for context.
Interpretive room highlighting the Via dell’Amore and the history of paths linking Cinque Terre villages.
Small local exhibition space that hosts rotating art shows and cultural displays connected to village life and Ligurian identity.
Famous cliffside path linking Riomaggiore and Manarola; beloved for sea views and romantic Cinque Terre scenery.
Main street of Riomaggiore, lined with tall colorful houses, shops, and everyday village life.
The compact harbor area is the village’s postcard view, ideal for photos, boat watching, and sunset atmosphere.
Anchovies from the Cinque Terre, often marinated with lemon or salted. A classic Ligurian seafood specialty tied to the local fishing tradition.
Thin chickpea flour pancake baked until crisp outside and soft inside. A beloved Ligurian street food eaten plain or with black pepper.
Ligurian flatbread traditionally topped with onions, olives, or herbs. It is a daily staple across the region and popular as a snack or light meal.
Refined seafood-focused dining with tasting menus and local wines. Elegant setting suited to a special meal in Riomaggiore.
Popular casual spot for fresh seafood cones, fried fish, and anchovy dishes. Ideal for a quick local meal near the waterfront.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Ligurian seafood, pasta, and local wine. Casual atmosphere with a long-standing reputation.
Moderate to expensive for Italy: lodging rises in season, meals cost more than inland towns, and Cinque Terre train fares add up.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Riomaggiore station -> Castello di Riomaggiore, Riomaggiore
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riomaggiore, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Riomaggiore station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence Santa Maria Novella and Riomaggiore train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Riomaggiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Binariozero, Enoteca Dau Cila
Ticket office support is available at Riomaggiore.
Available at Riomaggiore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riomaggiore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riomaggiore: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Argentina, Hotel La Zorza, Hotel Due Gemelli.
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