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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 CHF 24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 CHF 24, while a train costs an average of CHF 24.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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CHF 24 Average price | CHF 24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Florence to Riomaggiore
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Riomaggiore, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Riomaggiore:
A bus is CHF 1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Riomaggiore costing on average CHF 24.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
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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.
2065:50 PM 2h55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 8:45 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2065:50 PM 2h55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 8:45 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:40 PM 1h50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 3:30 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci CHF 35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4039 · Regionale 19362 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 229423:28 PM 2h34 Florence Santa Maria Novella 6:02 PM Riomaggiore station CHF 22 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 18385 · Regionale Veloce 32824:53 PM 2h49 Florence Santa Maria Novella 7:42 PM Riomaggiore station CHF 22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 18287 · Regionale 19346 · Regionale 1223011:28 AM 2h52 Florence Santa Maria Novella 2:20 PM Riomaggiore station CHF 22 1 One-way 2 transfers
054 · 0602:15 AM 4h20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 6:35 AM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme CHF 45 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Riomaggiore:
A bus is CHF 1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Riomaggiore costing on average CHF 24.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Manarola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
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