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Compare train and bus for Riomaggiore to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a bus costs an average of €25.
Distance: 127 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Riomaggiore to Florence
Compare the available ways to get from Riomaggiore to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore to Florence:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riomaggiore to Florence costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Riomaggiore to Florence
How to get from Riomaggiore to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Riomaggiore to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:45 PM 1h55 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci 4:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:45 PM 1h55 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci 4:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:45 PM 1h55 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci 4:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 12411+
FRECCIARGENTO 85916:38 PM 2h51 Riomaggiore station 9:29 PM Florence Campo di Marte €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 12211+
FRECCIARGENTO 85835:13 AM 3h11 Riomaggiore station 8:24 AM Florence Campo di Marte €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 40484:04 PM 2h29 Riomaggiore station 6:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella €17 1 One-way 2 transfers
2077:05 AM 3h00 La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme 10:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
061 · 0558:45 PM 4h30 La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore to Florence:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riomaggiore to Florence costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riomaggiore and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Riomaggiore station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
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