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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £34.
Distance: 203 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price | £76 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Riomaggiore, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Riomaggiore:
A train is £25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Nice to Riomaggiore costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £67. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 4h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Riomaggiore from Nice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nice to Riomaggiore is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Riomaggiore are La Spezia, Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Levanto and Manarola. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Riomaggiore on Omio.
La Spezia is a Ligurian port city known as the main gateway to the Cinque Terre. It blends naval history, a busy waterfront and a straightforward modern centre between the hills and the Gulf of La Spezia.
Monterosso al Mare is the largest of the Cinque Terre villages, known for its beach and colourful seafront. It combines a relaxed holiday atmosphere with an old town of narrow lanes and the traditional character of the Ligurian coast.
Vernazza is a colourful Cinque Terre village known for its small harbour, pastel houses and rugged coastal setting. Its narrow lanes, seafront piazza and old fishing character give it a lively but intimate feel.
Levanto is a Ligurian coastal town known for its sandy beach, old centre and closeness to the Cinque Terre. It feels more lived-in and spacious than the neighbouring villages, with a mix of seaside holidays, surfing and walking.
Manarola is a small Cinque Terre village known for pastel houses, a rocky harbour and steep vineyard terraces. It has a quiet fishing-town character, with sea views and hillside paths shaping daily life.
Travel to Riomaggiore easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nice to Riomaggiore.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Riomaggiore:
A train is £25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Nice to Riomaggiore costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Riomaggiore as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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