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Compare bus and train for Florence to Riomaggiore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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$28 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Florence to Riomaggiore by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Riomaggiore 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$201One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus1:40 PM1h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)3:30 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$201One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus1:40 PM1h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)3:30 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$201One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 123081:28 PM2h34Florence Santa Maria Novella4:02 PMRiomaggiore station$271One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 32908:28 PM2h50Florence Santa Maria Novella11:18 PMRiomaggiore station$271One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19348 · Regionale 1223212:28 PM2h52Florence Santa Maria Novella3:20 PMRiomaggiore station$271One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:00 PM2h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$211One-way0 transfers
2065:50 PM2h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme$251One-way0 transfers
054 · 0602:15 AM4h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:35 AMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme$531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Riomaggiore costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Riomaggiore 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 Riomaggiore station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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