How to travel from Cinque Terre to Rome, Italy

The distance between Cinque Terre and Rome is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Rome by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Levanto and then to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance444km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Rome

There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Rome by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Cinque Terre and Rome is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Cinque Terre and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Rome is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Rome. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Cinque Terre and Rome. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Levanto and then to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Levanto and then to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cinque Terre and Rome. The distance is around 444km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Rome

Transport options from Cinque Terre to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€135($135)
hourly515km (320 miles)
Train to Firenze Rifredi, Fly4hrs
€530($530)
once a week432km (269 miles)
Train
4hrs
€42($42)
4 times a day409km (254 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€67($67)
on demand444km (276 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Rome

The following major airports near Rome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome