- Recommended
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
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sestri Levante to Riomaggiore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sestri Levante to Riomaggiore will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 42 trains that leave Sestri Levante for Riomaggiore on Sun, Jun 21, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 37 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 12213
Regionale 12221
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22919
Regionale Veloce 3281
Regionale 12217
Regionale Veloce 3273
Regionale Veloce 3281
Regionale 3287
Regionale Veloce 3283
Regionale Veloce 3265Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sestri Levante to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Sestri Levante to Riomaggiore:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sestri Levante to Riomaggiore costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Train takes on average 43m.
The journey is about 26m faster (43m by train vs 1h 9m by car) and roughly $13 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $23 (€19)). 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.
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 Sestri Levante to Riomaggiore trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 11:59 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h45 | 12:44 AM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Regionale 12263 | 1:16 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h49 | 2:05 AM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 501+ Regionale 12324 | 4:51 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h16 | 6:07 AM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12213 | 5:50 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h44 | 6:34 AM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12215 | 6:31 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h50 | 7:21 AM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3257 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22902 | 7:00 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h56 | 7:56 AM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12217 | 7:31 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h50 | 8:21 AM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12323 | 8:20 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h48 | 9:08 AM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22905 | 8:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h45 | 9:30 AM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 505+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22912 | 9:38 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h48 | 10:26 AM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12221 | 9:44 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h53 | 10:37 AM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12301 | 9:57 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h03 | 11:00 AM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22913 | 10:39 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h51 | 11:30 AM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12223 | 10:44 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h53 | 11:37 AM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 11:35 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h37 | 12:12 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12225 | 11:44 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h53 | 12:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22919 | 11:59 AM Sestri Levante station | 1h01 | 1:00 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12227 | 12:39 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h58 | 1:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 12230 | 1:20 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h00 | 2:20 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928 | 1:35 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h51 | 2:26 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12229 | 1:44 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h53 | 2:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 | 1:57 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h03 | 3:00 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22929 | 2:40 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h50 | 3:30 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12231 | 2:44 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h53 | 3:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 3:35 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h28 | 4:03 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12233 | 3:41 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h56 | 4:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22937 | 4:38 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h52 | 5:30 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12235 | 4:44 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h53 | 5:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944 | 5:35 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h51 | 6:26 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22941 | 5:35 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h55 | 6:30 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12237 | 5:40 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h57 | 6:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19483 | 6:00 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h47 | 6:47 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22945 | 6:38 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h52 | 7:30 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12239 | 6:44 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h56 | 7:40 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12309 | 6:54 PM Sestri Levante station | 1h06 | 8:00 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281 | 7:37 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h30 | 8:07 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12241 | 7:41 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h53 | 8:34 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 | 8:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h33 | 9:05 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12243 | 8:41 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h53 | 9:34 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3287 | 9:33 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h30 | 10:03 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12245 | 9:45 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h49 | 10:34 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12247 | 11:01 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h47 | 11:48 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sestri Levante to Riomaggiore run on average 34 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Riomaggiore — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Riomaggiore trip today.
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
Naval museum in La Spezia with maritime collections, ship models, instruments, and military history. Worth visiting for Ligurian seafaring context beyond the villages themselves.
Contemporary art museum in La Spezia featuring modern and contemporary exhibitions. A useful cultural stop for travelers wanting an art break from the Cinque Terre coastline.
The famous cliffside path linking Riomaggiore and Manarola. It is one of Cinque Terre's most iconic walks and a must-prioritize experience when open and accessible.
The small harbor area framed by tall colorful houses and fishing boats. This is the village's signature viewpoint and one of the most photographed spots in all Cinque Terre.
A short train ride away, this famous viewpoint toward Manarola's harbor and houses is one of the most shared images in Cinque Terre. Often paired with Riomaggiore on the same day.
Local Ligurian anchovies, often served fresh, marinated, or salted. A classic Cinque Terre seafood specialty tied to the nearby coast.
Twisted Ligurian pasta traditionally dressed with basil pesto from Liguria. One of the region’s most iconic and widely loved dishes.
Olive oil-rich Ligurian flatbread with a crisp surface and soft interior. It is a staple snack and breakfast item across the region.
Popular modern spot known for carefully prepared local seafood and seasonal dishes in an intimate, contemporary atmosphere.
Well-known refined restaurant in Riomaggiore with creative seafood-focused tasting menus and a romantic harbor setting.
Established hillside trattoria famous for fresh fish, pasta, and sea views. A classic choice for traditional Cinque Terre dining.
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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Riomaggiore Railway Station, Riomaggiore -> Riomaggiore Marina, Riomaggiore
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sestri Levante to Riomaggiore 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 Riomaggiore, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sestri Levante to Riomaggiore trains use the Sestri Levante to Riomaggiore station pair. Use this guide to compare Sestri Levante and Riomaggiore train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sestri Levante has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Polpo Mario, Osteria Mattana
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Ticket office support is available at Sestri Levante. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sestri Levante. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sestri Levante: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sestri Levante: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sestri Levante: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vis a Vis, Grand Hotel Villa Balbi, Hotel Miramare.
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.
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