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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Riomaggiore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Riomaggiore costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Riomaggiore
How to get from Genoa to Riomaggiore by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Riomaggiore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:35 PM1h20Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria10:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$131One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:35 PM1h20Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria10:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:35 PM1h20Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria10:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 799+
Regionale 1231411:53 PM3h01Genoa Piazza Principe2:54 AMRiomaggiore station$171One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 32732:32 PM1h31Genoa Piazza Principe4:03 PMRiomaggiore station$181One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 326510:32 AM1h40Genoa Piazza Principe12:12 PMRiomaggiore station$181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:15 AM1h25Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria1:40 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 PM1h35Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:15 AM1h35Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:50 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Riomaggiore costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Riomaggiore as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Riomaggiore station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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