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Compare train and bus for Riomaggiore to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to Genoa 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 32m. 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 | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m 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 Riomaggiore to Genoa:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore to Genoa costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Riomaggiore to Genoa
How to get from Riomaggiore to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Riomaggiore to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:30 AM1h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:55 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$131One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:30 AM1h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:55 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus3:30 AM1h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:55 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 120685:58 PM1h28Riomaggiore station7:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$181One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 120763:58 PM1h28Riomaggiore station5:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$181One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 120521:53 PM1h33Riomaggiore station3:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:10 AM1h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci8:35 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM1h35La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci9:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 AM1h40La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci8:50 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore to Genoa:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore to Genoa costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riomaggiore and Genoa 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 Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Genoa by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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