How to travel from San Gimignano to Cinque Terre, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Cinque Terre is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Cinque Terre by bus, 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 TerreSan Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Corniglia.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Empoli, Pisa Centrale then La Spezia Centrale and then to Corniglia.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Cinque Terre.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Cinque Terre

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Cinque Terre by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between San Gimignano and Cinque Terre is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from San Gimignano and Cinque Terre by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Gimignano and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Gimignano to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poggibonsi Fs [2] and Empoli. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between San Gimignano and Cinque Terre. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3hrs, 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 San Gimignano and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you drive to Cinque Terre. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Empoli, Pisa Centrale then La Spezia Centrale and then to Corniglia. instead which will take 2h 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 San Gimignano and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Cinque Terre is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from San Gimignano to Cinque Terre

Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Cinque Terre

Transport options from San Gimignano to Cinque Terre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€19($19)
once a week180km (112 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 50m
€21($21)
hourly180km (112 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€28($28)
on demand181km (112 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