Transport

Train

The best way to visit Cinque Terre is by train. The line between La Spezia and Levanto follows the coastal line, although you do not see much of its beauty, as a large part of the line is going through tunnels.

Every village in Cinque Terre has its station close to the centre of the vilage. One exception : Corniglia, where you have to climb 382 steps to reach the village.

For more information : www.trenitalia.it.

Just keep in mind that trains usually run late, but you're on holiday. So, who cares ?

Manarola_station Tunnel

Car

The villages of Cinque Terre are difficult to reach by car. In most of the villages, you only get to the border of the village, and even there it is quite difficult to find a decent parking lot. Some of the villages have a public parking, but rather expensive and still you have to walk with your luggage all the way into the village. In most of the villages, more then from the station.

Boat

The boat connection between Portovenere and Levanto stops in each of the villages, except Corniglia that does not have a port. When walking along the coast, it is a pleasant to take this boat back to your starting point. Looking at the villages from the sea shows the colourful picture of the houses against the hills.

Bus

La Spezia has an extensive bus network to all cities in the neighbourhood : Portovenere, Lerici, Sarzana, ...

Plane

The airport that is closest is Pisa. From the airport you take an express train to Pisa Centre (5 minutes) where you can take the next train in the direction of La Spezia to the reach Cinque Terre.

Other airports nearby are Genova or Milan.