There are 4 ways to get from Brescia to Cinque Terre by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 4h 48m
Cheapest option
Train via Parma • 5h 36m
2 alternative options
Train • 4h 55m
Drive • 2h 44m
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The cheapest way to get from Brescia to Cinque Terre is to train via Parma which costs €16 - €29 and takes 5h 36m.
The quickest way to get from Brescia to Cinque Terre is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Brescia to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Brescia and arriving at Corniglia via Milano Centrale and Levanto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Brescia and Cinque Terre is 162 km. The road distance is 239.1 km.
The best way to get from Brescia to Cinque Terre without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Brescia to Cinque Terre, including transfers.
Brescia to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Brescia station.
The best way to get from Brescia to Cinque Terre is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 4h 55m.
Brescia to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Levanto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brescia to Cinque Terre is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Brescia to Cinque Terre.
- Distance: 162.1 km
- Duration: 4h 48m
What companies run services between Brescia, Italy and Cinque Terre, Italy?
You can take a bus from Brescia to Cinque Terre via Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo, La Spezia Ferry Terminal, Via Chiodo, La Spezia, and La Spezia Centrale in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brescia to Cinque Terre via Milano Centrale and Levanto in around 4h 55m.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brescia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €10 - €14
- Base Standard
- €24 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Brescia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €35
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €20
- Smart Low Cost
- €11 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €25 - €35
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brescia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €25 - €35
- 1st Class
- €50 - €70
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Brescia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Brescia to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- Trenord
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Frequently asked questions
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brescia to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo to La Spezia Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
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