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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€20 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Riomaggiore to Florence:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore to Florence costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
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How to get from Riomaggiore to Florence by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Riomaggiore to Florence is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 40289:12 AM2h49Riomaggiore station12:01 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 40289:12 AM2h49Riomaggiore station12:01 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus2:45 PM1h55La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€181One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 40484:04 PM2h29Riomaggiore station6:33 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€221One-way2 transfers
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale Veloce 40585:57 PM2h36Riomaggiore station8:33 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€221One-way2 transfers
Regionale 12215 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale Veloce 40187:22 AM2h39Riomaggiore station10:01 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€221One-way2 transfers
2077:05 AM3h00La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme10:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM2h10La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci1:05 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€291One-way0 transfers
061 · 0558:45 PM4h30La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme1:15 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore to Florence:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore to Florence costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riomaggiore and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Riomaggiore station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Florence by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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