How to travel from Viterbo to Cinque Terre, Italy

The distance between Viterbo and Cinque Terre is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Viterbo 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 TerreViterbo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Roma Trastevere then fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Drive

Drive to Cinque Terre.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Viterbo and Cinque Terre

There are several options for getting from Viterbo to Cinque Terre by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Viterbo and Cinque Terre is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Viterbo and Cinque Terre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Viterbo to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Viterbo and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Viterbo and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Viterbo to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina and La Spezia Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Viterbo and Cinque Terre. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Viterbo and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you drive to Cinque Terre. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Viterbo to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Trastevere then fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Viterbo and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Viterbo to Cinque Terre is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

How do I get from Viterbo to Cinque Terre

Compare travel optionsbetween Viterbo and Cinque Terre

Transport options from Viterbo to Cinque Terre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
€46($46)
twice daily531km (330 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 10m
€120($120)
every 4 hours595km (370 miles)
Train to Roma Trastevere, plane5h 40m
€125($125)
once a week511km (317 miles)
Train to Roma Trastevere, plane6h 15m
€140($140)
once a week681km (423 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€70($70)
on demand385km (239 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