- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riomaggiore station to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riomaggiore station to Florence will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Riomaggiore station to Florence without transferring at least once.
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 · Regionale Veloce 4062
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22921+
Intercity 511+
Regionale Veloce 4040
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22903+
Intercity 651+
Regionale Veloce 4026
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943+
FRECCIARGENTO 8591Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore station to Florence 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 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m 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 Riomaggiore station to Florence:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore station to Florence costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $49 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 2h 5m versus 2h 4m 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 Riomaggiore station to Florence trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12211+ Intercity 501+ Regionale 18264 | 5:13 AM Riomaggiore station | 2h56 | 8:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 19339 · Regionale Veloce 4014 | 5:13 AM Riomaggiore station | 3h25 | 8:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12211+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 5:13 AM Riomaggiore station | 3h11 | 8:24 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 18425 | 5:13 AM Riomaggiore station | 3h35 | 8:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19343 · Regionale Veloce 4016 | 6:35 AM Riomaggiore station | 2h58 | 9:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale Veloce 4018 | 7:22 AM Riomaggiore station | 2h39 | 10:01 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12215+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:22 AM Riomaggiore station | 2h42 | 10:04 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22903+ Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 9:02 AM Riomaggiore station | 2h31 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22905+ Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030 | 9:32 AM Riomaggiore station | 3h01 | 12:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22907 · Regionale 19355 · Regionale 18288 | 10:02 AM Riomaggiore station | 3h06 | 1:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 12:13 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h55 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038 | 12:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h55 | 3:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12303 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale Veloce 4040 | 1:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h59 | 4:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12303 · Regionale 18393 | 1:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h06 | 4:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22921+ Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 1:32 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h29 | 4:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale Veloce 4042 | 1:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h55 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415 | 2:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h06 | 5:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046 | 3:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h59 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399 | 3:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h06 | 6:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 3:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h04 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401 | 4:04 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h04 | 7:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048 | 4:04 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h29 | 6:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12233 · Regionale 19373 · Regionale Veloce 4052 | 4:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h55 | 7:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale Veloce 4056 | 5:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h59 | 8:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403 | 5:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h06 | 8:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale Veloce 4058 | 5:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h36 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 18423 | 5:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h11 | 9:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943+ Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 6:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h42 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943 · Regionale 18407 | 6:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h00 | 9:57 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 6:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h32 | 9:29 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943 · Regionale 18407 · Regionale 18242 | 6:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h55 | 9:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 · Regionale Veloce 4062 | 7:41 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h51 | 10:32 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3283+ Intercity 679+ Regionale 18330 | 9:06 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h44 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3285 · Regionale 19385 · Regionale 94520 | 10:04 PM Riomaggiore station | 4h09 | 2:13 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Riomaggiore station to Florence run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:13, the last at 18:46. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 3:13 AM |
Last train 6:46 PM |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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