How to travel from Rome to Cinque Terre, Italy

The distance between Rome and Cinque Terre is around 419km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rome 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 TerreRome if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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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 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Drive

Drive to Cinque Terre.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Cinque Terre

There are several options for getting from Rome to Cinque Terre by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Rome and Cinque Terre is around 419km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Rome and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Trenitalia run train services between Rome and Cinque Terre. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Rome and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome 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 40m.

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 Rome and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Cinque Terre

Transport options from Rome to Cinque Terre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€42($42)
4 times a day419km (261 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€135($135)
hourly515km (320 miles)
Fly to Florence (FLR), train3h 60m
€530($535)
hourly431km (268 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€68($68)
on demand447km (278 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