Cinque Terre
Just a few minutes from La Spezia, the Cinque Terre are one of Italy's most breathtaking destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These five charming seaside villages offer spectacular scenery, panoramic hiking trails, authentic traditions, and outstanding local cuisine. Thanks to convenient train and ferry connections, the Cinque Terre are the perfect destination for an unforgettable day of sea, nature, and culture.
Visiting the Cinque Terre by Train
The easiest and fastest way to explore the Cinque Terre is by train. From La Spezia Central Station, you can reach Riomaggiore in approximately 9 minutes and travel conveniently between all five villages.
Train Travel Times Between the Villages
🚆 Monterosso → Vernazza: 4 minutes
🚆 Vernazza → Corniglia: 4 minutes
🚆 Corniglia → Manarola: 5 minutes
🚆 Manarola → Riomaggiore: 6 minutes
Cinque Terre Train Card
If you plan to travel several times during the day, we recommend purchasing the Cinque Terre Train Card, which includes:
✔ Unlimited train travel between La Spezia, the Cinque Terre, and Levanto
✔ Access to the Via dell'Amore (Path of Love)
✔ Access to the paid hiking trails within the Cinque Terre National Park
The card can be purchased at railway stations, Park Information Points, or online.
Train Tickets
Train tickets can be purchased:
• At railway ticket offices and self-service ticket machines
• Through the Trenitalia App
• On the Trenitalia website
⚠️ Paper tickets must always be validated before boarding the train.
Traveling with Your Dog
Dogs are welcome on regional trains provided they are kept on a leash and wear a muzzle. A reduced-fare ticket is required for your dog.
Traveling with a Bicycle
Bicycles can be transported free of charge on Liguria regional trains in the designated bicycle areas.
For the latest information on train schedules and fares, we recommend visiting the official Trenitalia website.