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Compare train and bus for Riomaggiore to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Rome:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore to Rome costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
The journey is about 13m faster (4h 22m by train vs 4h 35m by car) and roughly $77 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($37 vs $113). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Riomaggiore to Rome
How to get from Riomaggiore to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Riomaggiore to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2077:05 AM7h15La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme2:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2077:05 AM7h15La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme2:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:45 AM5h15La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci7:00 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus4:15 PM6h20La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci10:35 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:25 AM6h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci10:50 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$311One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 PM5h40La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci11:25 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore to Rome:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore to Rome costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riomaggiore and Rome as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Riomaggiore station and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with ITA to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Frecciabianca, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Rome by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
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