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Compare bus and train for Florence to Monterosso al Mare
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Monterosso al Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to Monterosso al Mare
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Monterosso al Mare, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 18m 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.
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How to get from Florence to Monterosso al Mare by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Monterosso al Mare is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:40 PM1h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)3:30 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus1:40 PM1h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)3:30 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus1:40 PM1h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)3:30 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 123081:28 PM2h49Florence Santa Maria Novella4:17 PMMonterosso$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4041 · Regionale 19362 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 229423:28 PM2h49Florence Santa Maria Novella6:17 PMMonterosso$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 327011:00 AM3h00Florence Santa Maria Novella2:00 PMMonterosso$251One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:00 PM2h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$211One-way0 transfers
2065:50 PM2h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Monterosso al Mare as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Monterosso.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus, GoOpti to go to Monterosso al Mare by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca to go to Monterosso al Mare by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, GoOpti.
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