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Museo della Marineria
A maritime museum in nearby Riomaggiore with models, photographs and displays on Cinque Terre seafaring traditions and local coastal life.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riomaggiore to Vernazza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riomaggiore to Vernazza will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 3 trains from Riomaggiore to Vernazza, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 6 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 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.

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Trains from Riomaggiore to Vernazza run on average 24 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 6 km distance in 10m.
Distance 6 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 23:37 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Riomaggiore to Vernazza.
The table below shows live departures for Riomaggiore to Vernazza trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12316 | 5:17 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 5:27 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12322 | 6:08 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 6:18 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 7:12 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 7:22 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22902 | 7:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 8:10 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12218 | 8:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h09 | 8:30 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22904 | 8:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 8:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22906 | 8:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 9:10 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22908 | 9:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 9:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22910 | 9:55 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 10:07 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12222 | 10:24 Riomaggiore station | 0h09 | 10:33 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22912 | 10:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 10:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22914 | 11:03 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 11:13 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12224 | 11:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h09 | 11:30 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22916 | 11:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 11:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12304 | 11:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 12:10 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12226 | 12:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h09 | 12:30 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22920 | 12:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 12:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22922 | 12:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 13:10 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12228 | 13:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h09 | 13:30 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22924 | 13:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 13:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12288 | 13:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 14:10 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12230 | 14:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h09 | 14:30 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928 | 14:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 14:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22930 | 14:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 15:10 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12232 | 15:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 15:31 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22932 | 15:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 15:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308 | 16:03 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 16:13 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12234 | 16:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h09 | 16:30 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936 | 16:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 16:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22938 | 16:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 17:10 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12236 | 17:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 17:31 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22940 | 17:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 17:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 17:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h05 | 18:03 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 | 18:03 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 18:13 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12238 | 18:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h09 | 18:30 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944 | 18:28 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 18:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12312 | 18:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h12 | 19:10 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12240 | 19:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h09 | 19:30 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 · Regionale 12241 | 19:43 Riomaggiore station | 0h40 | 20:23 Vernazza station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12242 | 20:21 Riomaggiore station | 0h09 | 20:30 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12244 | 21:23 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 21:33 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3286 · Regionale 12245 | 21:43 Riomaggiore station | 0h40 | 22:23 Vernazza station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12246 | 22:30 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 22:40 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 23:19 Riomaggiore station | 0h10 | 23:29 Vernazza station | 0 changesdirect | |
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A maritime museum in nearby Riomaggiore with models, photographs and displays on Cinque Terre seafaring traditions and local coastal life.
A small museum in La Spezia focused on ethnography and everyday Ligurian life, useful for understanding traditions of the Cinque Terre area.
A public art museum in La Spezia with painting and sculpture collections. It makes a worthwhile cultural excursion from Vernazza by train.
Vernazza’s small natural harbour is the village’s social heart, lined with colourful houses and boats and ideal for classic postcard views.
The main square by the sea, framed by pastel buildings and the church. It is the best place to pause and watch daily village life.
The signed trail section towards Monterosso offers elevated panoramas over Vernazza and the coast. It is a favourite for walkers and photographers.
Liguria’s signature basil sauce with pine nuts, Parmigiano and olive oil, traditionally served with pasta. It reflects the region’s fragrant herbs and coastal produce.
Hand-rolled twisted pasta from Liguria, classically paired with pesto. It is a staple along the Cinque Terre and showcases local flour-and-water pasta making.
A savoury tart of rice, eggs and cheese baked in pastry. Common in Liguria for holidays and village feasts, it is comforting and distinctly regional.
Popular casual spot for fresh fish, pasta and local wine, with terrace seating and sea views in the heart of Vernazza.
Well-known old-town venue serving Ligurian classics, seafood dishes and regional wines in an intimate historic setting.
Traditional seafood restaurant near the harbour, known for Ligurian pasta, anchovies and a relaxed village atmosphere.
Vernazza is pricier than many Italian towns due to tourism. Hotels and dining cost more, while trains and local transport stay fairly reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Most Riomaggiore to Vernazza trains use the Riomaggiore to Vernazza station pair. Use this guide to compare Riomaggiore and Vernazza train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Riomaggiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Binariozero, Enoteca Dau Cila
Ticket office support is available at Riomaggiore.
Available at Riomaggiore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riomaggiore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riomaggiore: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Argentina, Hotel La Zorza, Hotel Due Gemelli.
Vernazza has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pippo a Vernazza, Gelateria Vernazza, Belforte
Ticket office support is available at Vernazza.
Available at Vernazza: Taxis, WC.
Available at Vernazza: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vernazza: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Albergo Barbara, Hotel Gianni Franzi, La Mala.
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