The distance between Bologna and Cinque Terre is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bologna to Cinque Terre by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cinque Terre → Bologna if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale.
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There are several options for getting from Bologna to Cinque Terre by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Bologna and Cinque Terre is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bologna and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bologna to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N., Pisa Centrale and La Spezia Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and Cinque Terre. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bologna and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you drive to Cinque Terre. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Cinque Terre is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) and Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €32($32) | hourly | 253km (157 miles) |
Train via Parma | 3h 10m | €28($28) | every 4 hours | 219km (136 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €36($36) | on demand | 238km (148 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cinque Terre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.