How to travel from San Gimignano to Vernazza, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Vernazza is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Vernazza 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 VernazzaSan Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Vernazza.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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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 Vernazza.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Vernazza.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance180km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Vernazza

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Vernazza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between San Gimignano and Vernazza is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from San Gimignano and Vernazza by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Vernazza is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Vernazza, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Gimignano and Vernazza. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Gimignano to Vernazza. 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 3h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between San Gimignano and Vernazza. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Vernazza. We recommend that you drive to Vernazza. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Vernazza. 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 Vernazza. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Vernazza is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Vernazza. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Vernazza. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Vernazza is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from San Gimignano to Vernazza

Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Vernazza

Transport options from San Gimignano to Vernazza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€17($17)
once a week183km (114 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
€18($18)
hourly183km (114 miles)
Bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2], train3h 30m
€35($35)
5 times a week242km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€33($33)
on demand180km (112 miles)

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Airports near Vernazza

The following major airports near Vernazza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Vernazza
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Vernazza
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Vernazza