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Gallerie dell'Accademia
Venice’s premier art museum, with masterpieces of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$106
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 station to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
It's difficult to get from Riomaggiore station to Venice Santa Lucia without transferring at least 2 times.
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12303 · Regionale 18393+
FRECCIAROSSA 9426
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403+
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 18425+
FRECCIAROSSA 9406
Regionale 12310+
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+
Intercity 652
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
Regionale 12310+
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+
Intercity 652Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore station to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore station to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore station to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $111 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 5h 16m versus 3h 53m 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 Venice Santa Lucia trains for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 5h53 | 9:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 1 | |||||
Regionale 12310+ Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 4:39 AM Riomaggiore station | 6h33 | 11:12 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 18425+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 5:23 AM Riomaggiore station | 6h11 | 11:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 7:12 AM Riomaggiore station | 7h00 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302+ Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 9:55 AM Riomaggiore station | 6h47 | 4:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 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 22920+ Intercity 670+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 12:28 PM Riomaggiore station | 6h44 | 7:12 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 | |
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Trains from Riomaggiore station to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $32 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 16:02. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 5h 22m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 4:02 PM |
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Discover the best of Venezia Santa Lucia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venezia Santa Lucia trip today.
Venice’s premier art museum, with masterpieces of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
A leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim’s former home on the Grand Canal, known for Pollock, Picasso, Dalí, Kandinsky, and sculpture gardens.
The former seat of Venetian power combines Gothic architecture, state rooms, prisons, and major artworks. Functionally a museum visit today and one of the city’s essential sites.
Venice’s grand ceremonial square, surrounded by major monuments and arcades. It is the city’s most famous public space and a classic first stop.
The main waterway of Venice, best experienced from bridges, vaporetto lines, and waterfront walks. It delivers the city’s most iconic urban scenery.
The brightly colored island neighborhood is famous for vivid houses, canals, and photogenic streetscapes that are especially popular on social media.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts; a classic Venetian cicchetto with strong lagoon heritage.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil until fluffy, usually served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink; rich, briny, and closely tied to the city’s seafood traditions.
Refined fine-dining venue offering creative cuisine in a luxury setting, suitable for a splurge while still drawing on Venetian ingredients.
Popular casual stop near Santa Lucia for cicchetti, wine, and quick traditional bites in an informal Venetian bacaro atmosphere.
Long-established restaurant loved for seasonal Venetian cooking with excellent vegetable dishes and a warm, intimate canal-side feel.
Venice is pricey by Italian standards, especially near the station and main sights. Dining and coffee cost more than in most other cities.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. No tip needed for quick coffee at the bar.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazzale Roma, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riomaggiore station to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Riomaggiore station to Venice Santa Lucia trains use the Riomaggiore to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair. Use this guide to compare Riomaggiore station and Venice Santa Lucia 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.
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