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Compare train and bus for Milan to Riomaggiore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. 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 $34, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Milan to Riomaggiore
Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Riomaggiore, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Riomaggiore costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49. The journey takes 3h 44m versus 3h 5m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Riomaggiore
How to get from Milan to Riomaggiore by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Riomaggiore is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale 122361:10 PM 4h10 Milan Centrale 5:20 PM Riomaggiore station $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale 122361:10 PM 4h10 Milan Centrale 5:20 PM Riomaggiore station $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 665+
Regionale 1238112:10 PM 3h27 Milan Centrale 3:37 PM Riomaggiore station $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 2293 · Regionale 19235 · Regionale 122246:50 AM 4h30 Milan Centrale 11:20 AM Riomaggiore station $25 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 32856:25 PM 3h38 Milan Centrale 10:03 PM Riomaggiore station $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 327312:25 PM 3h38 Milan Centrale 4:03 PM Riomaggiore station $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM 7h20 Milano, Milan Linate Airport 4:20 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM 7h05 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) 4:20 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM 7h30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 7:10 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Riomaggiore costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Riomaggiore as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Manarola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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