Oratorio della Confraternita dei Neri Mortis et Orationis
Small historic oratory in the old town with Baroque interior details and religious artworks; a quiet cultural stop tied to local confraternity history.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence 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 Florence to Monterosso al Mare will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Monterosso al Mare without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19358 · Regionale 12236
Regionale 18355 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22908
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale 18253 · Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218
Regionale 18367 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22930
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Intercity 822
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+
Regionale Veloce 3282
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302
Regionale Veloce 4043+
Intercity 684
Regionale Veloce 4029+
Intercity 674Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Monterosso al Mare 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 27m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Florence to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 18m 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 to Monterosso al Mare trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18307 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 | 5:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h07 | 8:35 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 5:44 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 2h10 | 7:54 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 | 6:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h10 | 9:38 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale 12246 | 7:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h17 | 10:45 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18319+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale 12246 | 7:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h52 | 10:45 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 8:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h06 | 11:34 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18333+ Intercity 522 | 9:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h48 | 12:16 AM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Intercity 522 | 9:54 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 2h22 | 12:16 AM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
Regionale 18253 · Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218 | 4:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h05 | 8:35 AM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18253+ Intercity 662+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22902 | 4:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 8:15 AM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18255 · Regionale 19332 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22906 | 5:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h40 | 9:15 AM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18355 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22908 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h37 | 9:45 AM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 19388 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 | 7:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h12 | 10:12 AM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4013+ Intercity 666 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 10:31 AM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 | 7:54 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 2h18 | 10:12 AM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4017+ InterCityNotte 794+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22914 | 8:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h49 | 11:17 AM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 9:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h00 | 12:53 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18361 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22922 | 9:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h22 | 1:15 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 | 11:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h07 | 2:35 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18367 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22930 | 11:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h22 | 3:15 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19348 · Regionale 12232 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h07 | 3:35 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h25 | 2:53 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 12:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h12 | 4:05 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h05 | 4:05 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h37 | 4:05 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h49 | 4:17 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h00 | 4:53 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18373 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22938 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h22 | 5:15 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19358 · Regionale 12236 | 2:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h07 | 5:35 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18377 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 | 2:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h24 | 6:17 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 | 3:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h17 | 6:17 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4039+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 | 3:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h49 | 6:17 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18381 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12312 | 3:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h22 | 7:15 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19368 · Regionale 12240 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h07 | 7:35 PM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h25 | 6:53 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Florence to Monterosso al Mare run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Monterosso al Mare — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Monterosso al Mare trip today.
Small historic oratory in the old town with Baroque interior details and religious artworks; a quiet cultural stop tied to local confraternity history.
Historic oratory dedicated to local religious traditions, notable for its simple Ligurian character and devotional art in Monterosso's old center.
A town-wide heritage experience rather than a single large museum, highlighting local history, sacred art, and traditional architecture across Monterosso.
The most atmospheric area in the village, with narrow lanes, colorful houses, small squares, and easy access to major historic sights.
Seafront walking area in the newer part of Monterosso, lined with beach views and iconic perspectives toward the Giant statue.
Panoramic area near the Capuchin convent offering one of Monterosso's best elevated views over the beach, old town, and coastline.
Monterosso is famed for its anchovies, served salted, marinated, or fried. They are one of the town’s signature specialties and a classic taste of the Cinque Terre coast.
Hand-rolled Ligurian pasta traditionally dressed with basil pesto from nearby Genoa. It is one of the most iconic dishes in Liguria and widely eaten in Monterosso.
Soft, olive oil-rich Ligurian flatbread eaten plain or topped lightly with salt. It is a staple snack and breakfast item across the region.
Well-known seafood restaurant near the seafront, appreciated for refined Ligurian cooking, fresh fish, and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Established cliffside restaurant with sea views, known for romantic dining, fresh local seafood, and classic Cinque Terre hospitality.
Casual and established local favorite serving generous portions of Ligurian seafood and pasta in a simple, welcoming setting.
Prices are high in peak season, especially for hotels and seafront dining. Groceries and takeaway options help reduce daily costs.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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Monterosso Railway Station, Monterosso Al Mare -> Monterosso Old Town, Monterosso Al Mare
The train connection between Florence and Monterosso al Mare offers a convenient way to explore the stunning landscapes of Italy's Liguria region. Travelers can choose from several providers, including Regionale, Intercity, and Frecciargento. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can easily enjoy a scenic journey that takes you through picturesque towns and breathtaking coastal views along the way.
Traveling from Florence to Monterosso al Mare takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes with direct connections available. There are up to 5 trains operating daily on this route, providing convenient options for travelers. The departure stations in Florence include Firenze Santa Maria Novella and Firenze Campo di Marte, while the arrival station is Monterosso.
The first daily train journey from Florence departs at 05:08, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the beautiful coastal town of Monterosso al Mare. The last departure is scheduled for 20:54, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their day before returning in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Florence and Monterosso al Mare is €17. The average ticket price typically ranges higher, providing travelers with various options depending on their preferences and booking times.
The Church of San Giovanni Battista, dating back to the 13th century, is a stunning example of Gothic architecture that reflects the rich religious heritage of Monterosso al Mare. Its striking black and white striped façade not only captivates visitors but also symbolizes the town's resilience through centuries of change and turmoil. As you step inside, you'll be enchanted by its beautifully preserved frescoes and serene atmosphere—perfect for those seeking a moment of reflection.
Monterosso Beach is renowned as one of the most picturesque beaches in Cinque Terre, offering golden sands framed by dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear waters. This vibrant stretch attracts sun-seekers from around the world who come to bask in its beauty while enjoying local seafood delicacies at nearby restaurants. Whether you're looking to relax under an umbrella or take part in thrilling water sports, this beach provides an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of coastal Italian life.
The Statue of St. Francis stands proudly overlooking Monterosso al Mare—a tribute to both spirituality and artistry that pays homage to Italy’s beloved patron saint known for his love for nature and animals. Erected on a hilltop with breathtaking views over the sea, it serves as a reminder not just of faith but also unity among communities throughout history. Visitors often find themselves inspired by this iconic monument as they contemplate their own connection with nature amidst such stunning surroundings.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Monterosso al Mare 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 Monterosso al Mare, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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