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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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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$66 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Venice to Riomaggiore by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Venice to Riomaggiore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Riomaggiore costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 8 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 Riomaggiore station.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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