How to travel from Ventimiglia to Cinque Terre, Italy

The distance between Ventimiglia and Cinque Terre is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ventimiglia to Cinque Terre by 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 TerreVentimiglia if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cinque Terre.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance268km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventimiglia and Cinque Terre

There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Cinque Terre by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Ventimiglia and Cinque Terre is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Ventimiglia and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia 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 3h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ventimiglia and Cinque Terre. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Ventimiglia and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you drive to Cinque Terre. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to La Spezia Centrale. 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 Ventimiglia and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 268km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from Ventimiglia to Cinque Terre

Compare travel optionsbetween Ventimiglia and Cinque Terre

Transport options from Ventimiglia to Cinque Terre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€18($18)
once daily236km (147 miles)
Train via Savona5h 20m
€18($18)
hourly218km (135 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€49($49)
on demand268km (167 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