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The Cinque Terre are between Levanto and La Spezia, on the Pisa - Genova railway line. The two cities at the ends act as gateways, and from there the regional train stops in all five villages. By car you get there from the A12 and the provincial road SP 370; in Monterosso the municipal car parks are paid by the hour.
The following instructions come from the Park, the Cinque Terre Tourist Consortium and the Municipality of Monterosso. The individual train fares are in the train guide.
The short answer
By train you arrive at La Spezia Centrale or Levanto and take the regional train, which stops in all five villages. By car, for Monterosso and Vernazza exit the A12 at Carrodano - Levanto; for Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore exit at La Spezia and follow the SP 370. In Monterosso the Loreto and Fegina car parks cost €3 per hour.
How do you get to the Cinque Terre?
By train to La Spezia Centrale or Levanto, then with the regional train that stops in every village: this is the route recommended by the Park.
From outside, La Spezia and Levanto can be reached on the Pisa - Genova line, and some Intercity trains stop directly at Riomaggiore and Monterosso. From 14 March to 1 November 2026, on the Levanto - La Spezia stretch you need the Cinque Terre fare or the Treno MS Card. If your ticket starts from a station outside the Park, an additional supplement of €3, €5 or €6 for an adult is added, according to the band.
Then there are the boats. According to the Consortium, in spring and summer there are daily connections from La Spezia, Lerici, Portovenere and Portofino.
From which airports can you reach the Cinque Terre?
The airports indicated by the Tourist Consortium are Genova Cristoforo Colombo, Pisa Galileo Galilei and Milan Malpensa.
From each you continue towards La Spezia or Levanto, the two stations at the ends of the Cinque Terre section, and from there by regional train. We do not publish connections or transfer times: the official sources we have read do not report them. The train route from the airport city is checked on Trenitalia.
How to get to the Cinque Terre by car?
For Monterosso and Vernazza exit the A12 at Carrodano - Levanto and continue towards Levanto and Monterosso; for Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore exit at La Spezia and follow the «Cinque Terre» signs on the SP 370.
These are the indications of the Tourist Consortium. The Park, in its FAQ, advises against arriving by car and indicates the train as the best choice. If you arrive by car, factor in parking: in Monterosso the Municipality publishes spaces and rates, for the other villages the sources we read do not provide figures.
Where to leave the car in Monterosso?
In the two municipal car parks: Park Loreto, in the historic center, and Park Fegina, near the beaches. Both cost €3 per hour during the day.
The rates apply from 26 March to 1 November 2026 and are published by the Municipality of Monterosso. For 24 hours you pay €30; for long stays, from the third to the seventh day, €12 every 24 hours, and from the eighth day €6. At Fegina the car park ticket includes the public toilets.
| Car park | Spaces | Hourly rate | 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Loreto, historic center | 160, including 3 for disabled | €3, from 0 to 24 | €30 |
| Park Fegina, near the beaches | 270, including 5 for disabled | €3 from 8 to 22; €0.50 from 22 to 8 | €30 |
No car or parking: bus or minivan from Florence with a guide, trains and Park entry included, except in the transport-only option.
Check dates for the Cinque Terre from FlorenceIs it better to arrive by train or by car?
The Park recommends the train and advises against the car: the regional train stops in all five villages, while by car you have to find and pay for a parking space.
With the train you do not have to think about roads and stops: you get off at the station of each village. With the car you have freedom of schedule, but in Monterosso parking can cost €30 for 24 hours. From La Spezia the road to Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore is the SP 370.
The choice remains yours. The figures to compare are on this page and in the train guide.
How do you move between the villages of the Cinque Terre?
By train, which stops in all five; by boat, which serves four; on foot on the trails. Buses connect each village with its hamlets, not the villages with each other.
The ATC buses of the villages go up to hamlets such as Volastra, Soviore and Groppo and are free with the Cinque Terre Card. Timetables change with the season: the Consortium has published those in force from 28 September 2026.
The Linea 02 boat does not land at Corniglia, which is on the cliff: you get there by train or on foot. Ports, prices and seasonal times are in the boat guide.
How to get to the Cinque Terre from Florence?
On your own by train to La Spezia and then with the regional train, or with an organized day trip that includes travel by bus, minivan or coach.
The three day trips from Florence we present last 12 or 13 hours, including travel. The day with trekking or Pisa travels by bus or minivan, from three meeting points depending on the option. The day with street food departs by coach 5-10 minutes' walk from Santa Maria Novella station and asks for the name, surname and date of birth of all participants at the time of booking.
Cinque Terre and Pisa arrives in La Spezia by minivan with the tour leader, or by train alone with detailed instructions in advance, and adds free time in Piazza dei Miracoli.
By coach from Florence with a tour leader: trains, boat and Park fee included, except in the semi-independent option, and free time in four villages.
Discover the Cinque Terre from Florence with street food Tour detailsWhere do the tours to La Spezia start from?
From the cruise terminal, from Molo Italia or from Passeggiata Morin, depending on the tour.
The train tour with limoncino meets at the cruise terminal, in Largo Michele Fiorillo, and there is a shuttle from the ship. The boat with guide departs at 10:00 from Molo Italia, where the «Lord Byron» is moored, 200 meters from the Coast Guard. The boat with land stop departs from a floating platform in the middle of Passeggiata Morin.
For the food tour of La Spezia the meeting point is in Piazza Garibaldi, for three hours of tastings in the city.
Frequently asked questions
Does the train stop in all the villages?
Yes. The regional trains between Levanto and La Spezia Centrale stop at Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
How much does it cost to park in Monterosso for several days?
In the Loreto and Fegina car parks €30 for 24 hours; from the third to the seventh day €12 every 24 hours, from the eighth day €6. Rates from 26 March to 1 November 2026.
Do buses connect the villages with each other?
No. ATC buses connect each village with its hamlets; between villages you move by train, boat or on foot.
Does the Treno MS Card cover La Spezia buses?
No, it is not valid on the urban buses of La Spezia and Portovenere.
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Cinque Terre day trip from Florence
- Return from Florence by bus or minivan
- Guide for the whole day
- Train tickets and Park entry (not in the transport-only option)
From Florence to the Cinque Terre, street food of your choice
Coach from Florence, trains, boat and Park included; four villages
Cinque Terre and Pisa from Florence
Vernazza and Manarola with a tour leader, then Piazza dei Miracoli
