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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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$21 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Florence to Riomaggiore by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Florence to Riomaggiore is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 94499 · Regionale 122248:35 AM2h45Florence Santa Maria Novella11:20 AMRiomaggiore station$311One-way1 transfer
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Regionale 94499 · Regionale 122248:35 AM2h45Florence Santa Maria Novella11:20 AMRiomaggiore station$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
Regionale 122227:54 AM2h29Florence Campo di Marte10:23 AMRiomaggiore station$601One-way1 transfer
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Regionale 194807:47 AM3h20Florence Santa Maria Novella11:07 AMRiomaggiore station$311One-way0 transfers
Regionale 18365 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 1228810:53 AM3h03Florence Santa Maria Novella1:56 PMRiomaggiore station$311One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18359 · Regionale 122268:50 AM3h30Florence Santa Maria Novella12:20 PMRiomaggiore station$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM5h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)2:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM5h45Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo10:50 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM5h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:35 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Riomaggiore costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Riomaggiore as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Riomaggiore station.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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