How to travel from Pompei to Cinque Terre, Italy

The distance between Pompei and Cinque Terre is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Pompei 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 TerrePompei if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto and then to Corniglia.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Drive

Drive to Cinque Terre.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance661km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and Cinque Terre

There are several options for getting from Pompei to Cinque Terre by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Pompei and Cinque Terre is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 543km (337 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Pompei and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pompei to Cinque Terre is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pompei to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, Firenze S.M.N., Pisa Centrale and La Spezia Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Pompei and Cinque Terre. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6hrs, 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 Pompei and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto and then to Corniglia. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pompei to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto and then to Corniglia. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Pompei and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 661km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and Cinque Terre

Transport options from Pompei to Cinque Terre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
€76($76)
hourly710km (441 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train5h 35m
€95($95)
every 4 hours906km (563 miles)
Fly to Turin (TRN), Train6hrs
€84($84)
twice daily1,027km (638 miles)
Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train6h 5m
€90($90)
every 4 hours945km (587 miles)
Plane and Train6h 15m
€78($78)
every 4 hours990km (615 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€65($65)
hourly662km (411 miles)
Train to La Spezia Centrale7h 20m
€55($55)
twice daily648km (403 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€100($100)
on demand661km (411 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