HOW TO ARRIVE IN CINQUE TERRE

By Plane: The two closest airports are Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei) and Genoa Airport (Cristoforo Colombo).

  • From Pisa: Pisa is about 90 km from Cinque Terre. After landing, take the PisaMover from the airport to Pisa Centrale, the city’s main train station, where you can catch a train to La Spezia. From La Spezia, the Cinque Terre Express will take you to the villages.
  • From Genoa: Genoa is about 100 km away. After landing, head to Genoa Piazza Principe train station and take a direct train to Monterosso or La Spezia. The journey takes about 1.5 hours.

By Train: Trains are the most convenient and popular way to get to Cinque Terre. Whether you’re arriving from Rome, Florence, or Milan, take a high-speed train to La Spezia and transfer to the local Cinque Terre trains. Trains run approximately every 15 minutes during peak hours.

  • From Florence: Direct trains take about 2.5 hours to La Spezia.
  • From Milan: You can reach La Spezia in about 3 hours.
  • From Rome: It’s a 4-hour trip, with direct trains available.

By Car: Driving in Cinque Terre is not recommended, as the villages are car-free, with narrow roads and limited parking. If you’re driving, park in La Spezia (either at the La Spezia Migliarina station or in designated parking areas), and take the train into the villages. The parking lots fill up quickly in high season, so arrive early.

Secret Tip: If you’re coming by train and want to avoid La Spezia crowds, get off at Levanto, a town just north of Monterosso. You can park here or transfer to the Cinque Terre Express with fewer crowds.