How to travel from Milan to Cinque Terre, Italy

The distance between Milan and Cinque Terre is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milan 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 TerreMilan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Levanto.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)

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Drive

Drive to Cinque Terre.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Cinque Terre

There are several options for getting from Milan to Cinque Terre by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Milan and Cinque Terre is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Milan and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Cinque Terre with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Milan and Cinque Terre. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Milan and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you drive to Cinque Terre. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Milan and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Cinque Terre

Transport options from Milan to Cinque Terre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
€21($21)
every 4 hours216km (134 miles)
Train to Corniglia4hrs
€20($20)
twice a week217km (135 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€38($38)
on demand249km (155 miles)

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Airports near Cinque Terre

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

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre
GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Cinque Terre
PMF
Parma Airport (PMF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Cinque Terre