The distance between Parma and Cinque Terre is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Parma 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 Terre → Parma if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to La Spezia Centrale.
There are several options for getting from Parma to Cinque Terre by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).
The distance between Parma and Cinque Terre is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 90km (56 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Parma and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parma to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Parma to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Trenitalia run train services between Parma and Cinque Terre. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Parma and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you drive to Cinque Terre. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parma to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Parma and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 20m | €13($13) | every 3 hours | 128km (80 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €22($22) | on demand | 145km (90 miles) |
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Autolinee Federico
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
The following major airports near Cinque Terre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.