How to travel from Perugia to Cinque Terre, Italy

The distance between Perugia and Cinque Terre is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Firenze Campo Marte and then to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Drive

Drive to Cinque Terre.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perugia and Cinque Terre

There are several options for getting from Perugia to Cinque Terre by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Perugia and Cinque Terre is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Perugia and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perugia to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Perugia and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perugia and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perugia to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze Campo Marte and La Spezia Centrale. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Trenitalia run train services between Perugia and Cinque Terre. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Perugia and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you drive to Cinque Terre. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perugia to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Campo Marte and then to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Perugia and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perugia to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perugia and Cinque Terre

Transport options from Perugia to Cinque Terre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€30($30)
every 20 mins309km (192 miles)
Train via Arezzo4h 60m
€26($26)
once a week323km (200 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€59($59)
on demand325km (202 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