- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
5 h 53 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riomaggiore to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riomaggiore to Venice will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Riomaggiore to Venice without transferring at least 2 times.
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399+
Intercity 592
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403+
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12303 · Regionale 18393+
FRECCIAROSSA 9426
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 18425+
FRECCIAROSSA 9406
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403+
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 18425+
FRECCIAROSSA 9406
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12303 · Regionale 18393+
FRECCIAROSSA 9426
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399+
Intercity 592Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Riomaggiore to Venice:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore to Venice costing on average $48 (€48).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€48) compared to roughly $56 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€8). The journey takes 5h 15m versus 3h 52m 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 to Venice trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 18425+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 5:23 AM Riomaggiore station | 6h11 | 11:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22880+ Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 5:44 AM Riomaggiore station | 8h28 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9727 | 7:12 AM Riomaggiore station | 8h00 | 3:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302+ Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 9:55 AM Riomaggiore station | 7h35 | 5:30 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22907+ InterCityNotte 89512+ FRECCIAROSSA 9743 | 10:02 AM Riomaggiore station | 8h40 | 6:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12303 · Regionale 18393+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 1:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 6h32 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 2:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 6h32 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 3:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 6h34 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 5:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 5h53 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Riomaggiore to Venice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€29) but you can travel from only $26 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€29) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 15m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riomaggiore to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Riomaggiore to Venice trains use the Riomaggiore to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Riomaggiore and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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