The distance between Genoa and Cinque Terre is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Genoa to Cinque Terre by train, taxi 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 → Genoa if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Levanto.
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Take a taxi to Cinque Terre.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Genoa to Cinque Terre by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 2h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €8 ($8).
The distance between Genoa and Cinque Terre is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (43 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Genoa and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Genoa to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €8 ($8).
The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Genoa and Cinque Terre with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 5m.
Trenitalia run train services between Genoa and Cinque Terre. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Genoa and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 1h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 1h 15m.
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 Genoa and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 102km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 15m | €8($8) | hourly | 74km (46 miles) |
Train via Sestri Levante | 1h 25m | €10($10) | every 3 hours | 74km (46 miles) |
Train to Corniglia | 2h 5m | €7($7) | every 4 hours | 74km (46 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 30m | €170($170) | on demand | 102km (63 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €16($16) | on demand | 102km (63 miles) |
The following major airports near Cinque Terre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.