The cheapest and fastest coaches from Riomaggiore to Florence
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Riomaggiore to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riomaggiore to Florence will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 5 buses that leave Riomaggiore for Florence every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 127 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus10:552h10La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci13:05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£131One-way0 changes
Treno 12321 effettuato con bus FI451 · Regionale 341019:304h22La Spezia Centrale13:52Florence Santa Maria Novella£131One-way1 change
FlixBus14:451h55La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci16:40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£151One-way0 changes
2077:053h00La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme10:05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£171One-way0 changes
061 · 05520:454h30La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme1:15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£401One-way1 change
FlixBus14:451h55La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci16:40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:552h10La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci13:05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£131One-way0 changes
2077:053h00La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme10:05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£171One-way0 changes
Treno 12321 effettuato con bus FI451 · Regionale 341019:304h22La Spezia Centrale13:52Florence Santa Maria Novella£131One-way1 change
061 · 05520:454h30La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme1:15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 127 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Riomaggiore to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Riomaggiore to Florence coaches for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 14:45 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 1h55 | 16:40 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
061 · 055 | 20:45 La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme | 4h30 | 1:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
207 | 7:05 La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme | 3h00 | 10:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
Treno 12321 effettuato con bus FI451 · Regionale 34101 | 9:30 La Spezia Centrale | 4h22 | 13:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:55 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 2h10 | 13:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Riomaggiore to Florence
Buses from Riomaggiore to Florence run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 127 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 127 km |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 0:40 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus from Riomaggiore to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Riomaggiore to Florence with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Riomaggiore to Florence coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riomaggiore to Florence by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Riomaggiore and Florence
Most Riomaggiore to Florence buses use the La Spezia, Via Giosuè Carducci to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) station pair, with some services arriving at Prato, Piazzale Del Museo. Use this guide to compare Riomaggiore and Florence bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Florence station do buses from Riomaggiore arrive at?
Getting to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) from Florence city centre
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) bus station facilities and services
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo from Florence city centre
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo bus station facilities and services
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
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