How to travel from Naples to Cinque Terre, Italy
The distance between Naples and Cinque Terre is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Naples to Cinque Terre by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cinque Terre → Naples if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€62($62)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Cinque Terre
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naples to Cinque Terre by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).
The distance between Naples and Cinque Terre is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 521km (324 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Naples and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Naples to Cinque Terre is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Naples to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N., Pisa Centrale and La Spezia Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Naples and Cinque Terre. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Naples and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Naples and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 646km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Cinque Terre
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 35m | €73($73) | hourly | 684km (425 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train | 4h 55m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 881km (548 miles) |
| Fly to Turin (TRN), Train | 5h 25m | €81($81) | twice daily | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train | 5h 25m | €89($89) | every 4 hours | 920km (572 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 5h 35m | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 964km (599 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €62($62) | hourly | 636km (395 miles) |
| Train to La Spezia Centrale | 6h 35m | €52($52) | twice daily | 623km (387 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €100($100) | on demand | 646km (401 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naples and Cinque Terre
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Sellitto
Airports near Cinque Terre
The following major airports near Cinque Terre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Cinque Terre
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Cinque Terre