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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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m 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 |
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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 Riomaggiore:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Riomaggiore costing on average $70 (€58).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
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.
FlixBus1:05 PM6h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:05 PM6h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+
Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 32708:40 AM5h12Venice Mestre1:52 PMRiomaggiore station$991One-way2 transfers
Other options
Intercity 584+
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 32749:34 AM6h23Venice Mestre3:57 PMRiomaggiore station$631One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+
Regionale 18385 · Regionale Veloce 32822:26 PM5h16Venice Santa Lucia7:42 PMRiomaggiore station$991One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+
Regionale 18359 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 123046:26 AM5h30Venice Santa Lucia11:56 AMRiomaggiore station$991One-way2 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM6h35Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti7:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$521One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM7h20Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti3:30 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM6h55Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)3:30 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Riomaggiore costing on average $70 (€58).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- 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, Italo, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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