How to travel from Trieste to Cinque Terre, Italy
The distance between Trieste and Cinque Terre is around 532km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Trieste 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 Terre → Trieste if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Florence (FLR), train
Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Venezia Mestre
Take the train to Venezia Mestre, Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€57($57)
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Cinque Terre
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Trieste to Cinque Terre by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Trieste and Cinque Terre is around 532km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Trieste and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trieste to Cinque Terre is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze Santa Maria Novella. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Trieste and Cinque Terre. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Trieste and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Trieste and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 532km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Cinque Terre
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Florence (FLR), train + 4 similar | 5h 10m | €180($180) | hourly | 894km (555 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 20m | €425($425) | hourly | 1,341km (833 miles) |
| Fly to Rome (FCO), Train | 5h 25m | €160($160) | 6 times a week | 938km (583 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train | 6h 15m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 1,188km (738 miles) |
| Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train | 6h 25m | €665($665) | hourly | 1,538km (955 miles) |
Train via Venezia Mestre + 2 similar | 6h 15m | €57($57) | every 3 hours | 549km (341 miles) |
| Train | 6h 45m | €50($50) | once a week | 549km (341 miles) |
| Train via Firenze Rifredi | 7h 35m | €50($50) | once a week | 549km (341 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €80($80) | on demand | 532km (330 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Trieste and Cinque Terre
Train operators
Bus companies
Florentia Bus
Marino Autolinee
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