Rome to Riomaggiore train

Trains from Rome to Riomaggiore

Approximately 20 Rome to Riomaggiore trains depart every day from the iconic Rome and arrive in the charming seaside town of Riomaggiore. Though trains from Rome to Riomaggiore might leave from any of Rome’s top four stations, it is most likely you’ll depart from Rome’s Termini station, its most popular. You’ll be overlooking the Ligurian Sea as you pull into the Riomaggiore train station, which is nestled into the rocky cliffs. Your journey might take anywhere from 4h 30min to 8h 00min, requiring at least one change along the way.

Train Time for Rome to Riomaggiore: Daily Schedule

The schedule for trains from Rome to Riomaggiore is relatively consistent day to day for seven days a week. The first train usually leaves just after 12:00 a.m. midnight, and the last train usually leaves just before 12:00 a.m. midnight. There is generally a train around 3:00 a.m., though not usually on Sundays and Monday, and then the next train departs around 6:00 a.m. From that point, trains run roughly every hour, with more trains running around 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.   A total of about 17 to 20 trains run per day.

How long is the train trip from Rome to Riomaggiore?

The length of your train journey to Riomaggiore from Rome can last anywhere from 4h 30min to 8h 00min, with times of around 05h 00min or 06h 00min most common. Rome to Riomaggiore train trips that include a high-speed train such as a Frecciarossa or Frecciabianca train on one leg of the journey tend to be faster than other train trips scheduled around the same time. When booking a ticket, a passenger needs to pay careful attention to the time allotted to change trains. Some switches, especially ones at the La Spezia stop, allow only a few minutes to grab your stuff, disembark, and catch your next train.

Departure and Arrival Stations for Trains from Rome to Riomaggiore

Departure train station: Of the approximately 20 Rome to Riomaggiore trains a day, about 17 depart from the Termini station close to the center of Rome. You can easily take the Metro or a bus to Termini. Once there, you can take advantage of its many amenities, including currency exchange kiosks, luggage storage, a post office, a grocery store, restrooms, shops, restaurants, free Wi-Fi, VIP lounges, two different spas, and the Sala Blu office, which provides assistance for differently-abled travelers. About one train a day departs from each of the three other stations: Tiburtina Station, which provides food options, shopping, restrooms, and VIP lounges; Ostiense Station, featuring bars, snacks, restrooms, assistance for differently-abled passengers, shops, a grocery store, and Railway Police; and Trastavere Station, which offers bars, shops, restrooms, and a grocery store. You can get public transportation from throughout Rome to all of these stations, which are each about a 15min to 20min drive from the heart of Rome.

Arrivals Train Station: You might want to consider planning your trip so you arrive at Riomaggiore in daylight, so you can see the breath-taking views as you approach the station, riding on the edge of the rocky cliffs that look out over the water. Amenities offered by the station include a fully staffed ticket office, restrooms and a bar. Riomaggiore is a small town, so everything is essentially within walking distance.

Which train companies operate trains for Rome to Riomaggiore?

Trains from Rome to Riomaggiore are run by Trenitalia trains, which include different types of trains that travel at different speeds and offer different accommodations. One train trip will usually include more than one type of train. High-speed Frecciarossa trains, literally meaning "red arrow," are the fastest, most cutting-edge trains. High-speed Frecciabianca trains, "white arrow," are also very fast and modern. Regionale trains tend to be older and not as fast, and might not be equipped with air-conditioning.

Trenitalia Trains from Rome to Riomaggiore

Trenitalia trains from Rome to Riomaggiore sometimes include high-speed trains such as Frecciarossa or Frecciabianca. These journeys tend to be faster than other trains leaving around the same time. These trips, are, however, more expensive. Nearly 20 trains a day make the journey from Rome to Riomaggiore. About two or three trains depart around 12:00 a.m. midnight. Usually one train departs around 3:00 a.m., though usually not on Sundays or Mondays. More trains tend to depart in the morning, around 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. If you’re interested in cheap trains from Rome to Riomaggiore, the 10:00 a.m. train is often a very inexpensive fare. All train tickets are usually available in second class or Ordinaria. A journey that includes a Frecciarossa train often offers tickets in either Standard or Premium class.

Rome to Riomaggiore by Train: Services on Board

Trenitalia trips booked through Omio offer easy, comfortable train travel from Rome to Riomaggiore. Take your bags on board with you and stow them on luggage racks above your seat or in luggage closets at the end of the train car. There are no baggage limitations imposed by Trenitalia, however, keep in mind how much baggage you have when booking your ticket: double-check how much time you’ll have to switch trains and make sure you can get yourself and your baggage from one train to the next in time. Guide dogs usually travel for free. You will probably have to purchase a reduced-price dog ticket if you want to bring your larger dog with a leash and a muzzle on board with you. Cats, small dogs, and other small pets usually travel for free and must be kept in carriers. However, usually no animals except guide dogs are allowed in Executive or Premium class cars or on Regionale trains from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday thru Friday. You can usually take a bike on a Trenitalia train free of charge, but rules for how to transport bikes tend to differ from train to train.

Tips for finding cheap train tickets from Rome to Riomaggiore

When taking the train from Rome to Riomaggiore, there are many different affordable options when booking through Omio. Trains that depart Rome around 10:00 a.m. are often the cheapest fares of the day. The trains departing around 12:00 a.m. midnight and 3:00 a.m. also tend to be more affordable. Buying a ticket that cannot be refunded or exchanged is another way to save money.