How to travel from Taormina to Cinque Terre, Italy
The distance between Taormina and Cinque Terre is around 940km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Taormina to Cinque Terre by train, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cinque Terre → Taormina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€120($120)
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€110($110)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Cinque Terre.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Cinque Terre
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taormina to Cinque Terre by train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).
The distance between Taormina and Cinque Terre is around 940km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 839km (521 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Taormina and Cinque Terre by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Cinque Terre is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Cinque Terre is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Taormina and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Taormina to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Taormina and Cinque Terre. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 30m, 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 Taormina and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Taormina to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Cinque Terre is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Cinque Terre
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 25m | €66($66) | hourly | 940km (584 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 4h 55m | €60($60) | hourly | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 5h 15m | €165($165) | hourly | 994km (618 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 5h 25m | €175($175) | every 3 hours | 1,100km (684 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 5h 50m | €115($115) | hourly | 1,163km (723 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 20m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 1,290km (801 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 60m | €77($77) | every 4 hours | 1,369km (850 miles) |
Train | 15h 30m | €120($120) | once daily | 1,101km (684 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 45m | €110($110) | 4 times a day | 1,113km (692 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 55m | €180($180) | hourly | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Cinque Terre
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Airports near Cinque Terre
The following major airports near Cinque Terre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Cinque Terre
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Cinque Terre