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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
$18
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe to Riomaggiore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe to Riomaggiore will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 39 trains that leave Genoa Piazza Principe for Riomaggiore on Mon, Jun 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
Regionale 22861
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227
Regionale Veloce 3289
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265
Regionale 12371 · Regionale 12229
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22924
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+
Regionale 12214
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273
Intercity 505+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22912Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa Piazza Principe to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa Piazza Principe to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Riomaggiore costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 26m by train vs 1h 42m by car) and roughly $23 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $38 (€31)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciabianca.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa Piazza Principe to Riomaggiore trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h00 | 7:05 PM Riomaggiore | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h00 | 8:05 PM Riomaggiore | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Riomaggiore run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 19:29. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 5:11 AM |
Last train 7:29 PM |
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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.
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