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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 $6. 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 $6, 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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$13 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m 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 $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 12351 · Regionale 1222510:11 AM2h36Genoa Piazza Principe12:47 PMRiomaggiore station$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale 12351 · Regionale 1222510:11 AM2h36Genoa Piazza Principe12:47 PMRiomaggiore station$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 2292412:05 PM1h21Genoa Piazza Principe1:26 PMRiomaggiore station$271One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 22833 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 1222510:29 AM2h18Genoa Piazza Principe12:47 PMRiomaggiore station$161One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 123217:11 AM2h00Genoa Piazza Principe9:11 AMRiomaggiore station$161One-way0 transfers
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 1222711:15 AM2h22Genoa Piazza Principe1:37 PMRiomaggiore station$161One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3275 · treno 3289 effettuato con bus GE035 · Regionale 1231010:52 PM5h46Genoa Piazza Principe4:38 AMRiomaggiore station$171One-way2 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 $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
- 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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