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Compare train and bus for Venice to Monterosso al Mare
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Monterosso al Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. 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 $56, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Venice to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $77 (€65).
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€65) compared to roughly $71 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6 (-€5). The journey takes 5h 38m versus 4h 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 Venice to Monterosso al Mare
How to get from Venice to Monterosso al Mare by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Monterosso al Mare is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:05 PM6h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:05 PM6h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
Intercity 66911:30 AM5h35Venice Mestre5:05 PMMonterosso$931One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+
Intercity 6791:10 PM7h55Venice Santa Lucia9:05 PMMonterosso$611One-way2 transfers
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2682+
Intercity 6874:10 PM7h55Venice Santa Lucia12:05 AMMonterosso$611One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3482 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+
Intercity 6657:10 AM7h55Venice Santa Lucia3:05 PMMonterosso$611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM6h35Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti7:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM10h55Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM11h15Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $77 (€65).
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Monterosso al Mare as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Monterosso.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Monterosso al Mare by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Monterosso al Mare by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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