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Compare train and bus for Como to Riomaggiore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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$32 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Como to Riomaggiore by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Como to Riomaggiore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Riomaggiore costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Riomaggiore as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Riomaggiore station.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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