How to travel from Cinque Terre to Udine, Italy

The distance between Cinque Terre and Udine is around 501km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Udine 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 to Genova Brignole, Fly

Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Trieste (TRS).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale, Firenze S.M.N. then Venezia Mestre and then to Udine.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)

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Drive

Drive to Udine.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance501km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Udine

There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Udine by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €425 ($425).

The distance between Cinque Terre and Udine is around 501km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 351km (218 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Cinque Terre and Udine by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Udine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €425 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Udine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Udine. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Udine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale, Pisa Centrale, Firenze S.M.N. and Venezia Mestre. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Railjet and Nightjet run train services between Cinque Terre and Udine. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Udine. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Udine. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Udine is Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) which is approximately 92km (57 miles) from Udine. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Cinque Terre and Udine. The distance is around 501km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Udine is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Udine

Transport options from Cinque Terre to Udine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Genova Brignole, Fly + 2 similar
4h 50m
€425($425)
every 3 hours928km (577 miles)
Train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, Fly5h 40m
€160($160)
6 times a week947km (588 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
€620($620)
once a week1,524km (947 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€56($56)
every 2 hours531km (330 miles)
Train via Venezia Mestre9hrs
€64($64)
once a week585km (363 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€76($76)
on demand501km (312 miles)

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Airports near Udine

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

TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Udine
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Udine
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Udine