How to travel from Cinque Terre to Monte Isola, Italy
The distance between Cinque Terre and Monte Isola is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Monte Isola by train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Monte Isola → Cinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Milano Centrale then Brescia and then to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€35($35)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Milan and then to Bergamo Autostazione then take a ferry to Siviano.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€31($31)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Monte Isola
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Monte Isola by train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Cinque Terre and Monte Isola is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Cinque Terre and Monte Isola by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Monte Isola is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Monte Isola is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then Brescia and then to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then Brescia and then to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then Brescia and then to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Monte Isola is Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Monte Isola. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cinque Terre to Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then Brescia and then to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Monte Isola is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Monte Isola
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €35($35) | every 4 hours | 342km (213 miles) |
| Train to Parma, ferry | 5hrs | €22($22) | every 3 hours | 264km (164 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 50m | €31($31) | 6 times a week | 360km (224 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cinque Terre and Monte Isola
Train operators
Ferry operators
Navigazione Lago d'Iseo
Bus companies
Nord Est Trasporti
Marino Autolinee
Airports near Monte Isola
The following major airports near Monte Isola offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Monte Isola
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Monte Isola
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 73km (46 miles) from Monte Isola