How to travel from Riomaggiore to Venice

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Compare train and bus for Riomaggiore to Venice

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a train costs an average of €64.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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€64

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€45

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€58

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6h 0m

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5h 30m

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6h 44m

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6h 14m

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3h 52m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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Compare ways to travel from Riomaggiore to Venice

Compare the available ways to get from Riomaggiore to Venice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Riomaggiore to Venice is a bus with an average price of €45.

This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore to Venice:

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore to Venice costing on average €64.

The fastest way to travel from Riomaggiore to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 6h 0m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Riomaggiore and Venice including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Riomaggiore to Venice among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €64 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€6. The journey takes 5h 30m versus 3h 52m 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.

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from Riomaggiore to Venice

How to get from Riomaggiore to Venice by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Riomaggiore to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM7h20
    La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    10:05 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    €321One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM7h20
    La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    10:05 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    €321One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Regionale5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9432
    5:02 PM5h53
    Riomaggiore station
    10:55 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    €771One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Regionale5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399+IntercityIntercity 592
    3:02 PM6h34
    Riomaggiore station
    9:36 PMVenice Mestre
    €501One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 12310+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9710
    4:39 AM6h35
    Riomaggiore station
    11:14 AMVenice Santa Lucia
    €751One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 12211 · Regionale 18425+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9406
    5:23 AM6h11
    Riomaggiore station
    11:34 AMVenice Santa Lucia
    €771One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM6h55
    La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    9:40 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    €331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM6h00
    La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    4:55 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    €431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM6h20
    La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    5:15 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    €431One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Riomaggiore to Venice

Travel to Venice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Riomaggiore to Venice.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Riomaggiore and Venice including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Riomaggiore to Venice is a bus with an average price of €45.

This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore to Venice:

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore to Venice costing on average €64.

The fastest way to travel from Riomaggiore to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 6h 0m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 44m.

The distance from Riomaggiore to Venice is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Riomaggiore to Venice is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riomaggiore and Venice as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Riomaggiore to Venice:
  • Trains mostly depart from Riomaggiore station and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Riomaggiore to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Riomaggiore to Venice:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Riomaggiore to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Florence, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.
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