How to travel from Ostia to Cinque Terre, Italy

The distance between Ostia and Cinque Terre is around 416km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ostia 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto and then to Corniglia.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Cinque Terre.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostia and Cinque Terre

There are several options for getting from Ostia to Cinque Terre by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Ostia and Cinque Terre is around 416km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Ostia and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostia to Cinque Terre is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostia and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Trenitalia run train services between Ostia and Cinque Terre. 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 Ostia and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto and then to Corniglia. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostia to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto and then to Corniglia. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Ostia and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostia to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

How do I get from Ostia to Cinque Terre

Compare travel optionsbetween Ostia and Cinque Terre

Transport options from Ostia to Cinque Terre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 45m
€120($120)
hourly501km (311 miles)
Fly to Florence (FLR), train4hrs
€520($520)
hourly416km (259 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train4h 40m
€150($150)
hourly590km (366 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train5h 10m
€115($115)
every 4 hours711km (442 miles)
Fly to Turin (TRN), Train5h 35m
€145($145)
twice daily818km (508 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train5h 60m
€140($140)
every 4 hours791km (491 miles)
Train
4hrs
€46($46)
4 times a day447km (278 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€74($74)
on demand486km (302 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