Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna to Riomaggiore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Riomaggiore
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Riomaggiore, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Riomaggiore:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Riomaggiore costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Riomaggiore
How to get from Bologna to Riomaggiore by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Riomaggiore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:30 PM 3h40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 7:10 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:30 PM 3h40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 7:10 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
0604:10 AM 2h25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 6:35 AM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · Regionale 19233 · Regionale 122205:40 AM 3h42 Bologna Centrale 9:22 AM Riomaggiore station $24 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TTPER 19259 · Regionale Veloce 32907:33 PM 3h45 Bologna Centrale 11:18 PM Riomaggiore station $24 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 19253 · Regionale 122424:33 PM 3h47 Bologna Centrale 8:20 PM Riomaggiore station $24 1 One-way 2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Riomaggiore
Travel to Riomaggiore easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Riomaggiore.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Riomaggiore:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Riomaggiore costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 84 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Riomaggiore as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Manarola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
Travelling from Bologna to Riomaggiore: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
