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Compare train and bus for Riomaggiore to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 train costs an average of $31, while a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore to Milan:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riomaggiore to Milan costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 3h 50m versus 3h 25m 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 Riomaggiore to Milan
How to get from Riomaggiore to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Riomaggiore to Milan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 12237 · Regionale TTPER 19260 · Regionale 22966:38 PM4h44Riomaggiore station11:22 PMMilan Centrale$311One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 12237 · Regionale TTPER 19260 · Regionale 22966:38 PM4h44Riomaggiore station11:22 PMMilan Centrale$311One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:10 AM3h20La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:30 AMAssago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2)$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 30445:58 PM3h37Riomaggiore station9:35 PMMilan Centrale$321One-way1 transfer
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30066:03 PM3h37Riomaggiore station9:40 PMMilan Rogoredo$321One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 · Regionale Veloce 30793:58 PM3h37Riomaggiore station7:35 PMMilan Centrale$321One-way2 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM3h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci6:25 PMAssago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2)$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM3h55La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci6:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM3h40La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci9:45 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore to Milan:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riomaggiore to Milan costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riomaggiore and Milan 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 Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Trenitalia, Intercity Notte to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Milan by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus.
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