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Compare train and bus for Venice to Riomaggiore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. 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 $55, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Riomaggiore costing on average $76 (€64).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€64) compared to roughly $69 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7 (-€6). The journey takes 5h 14m versus 3h 54m 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 Riomaggiore
How to get from Venice to Riomaggiore by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Riomaggiore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM10h00Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti4:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM10h00Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti4:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+Regionale 18381 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 123121:26 PM5h30Venice Santa Lucia6:56 PMRiomaggiore station$631One-way2 transfers
Other options
Intercity 584+Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 32749:34 AM6h23Venice Mestre3:57 PMRiomaggiore station$491One-way2 transfers- FRECCIAROSSA 9754+Intercity 687+Regionale Veloce 32896:18 PM6h23Venice Santa Lucia12:41 AMRiomaggiore station$651One-way2 transfers
- FRECCIAROSSA 9740+Intercity 679+Regionale 122432:48 PM6h46Venice Santa Lucia9:34 PMRiomaggiore station$691One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM10h20Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti10:50 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM11h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)1:40 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 AM10h00Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)10:50 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Riomaggiore costing on average $76 (€64).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Riomaggiore 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 Manarola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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