There are 5 ways to get from Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 6h 31m
24€ - 46€
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 25m
21€ - 28€
3 alternative options
Train via Genoa • 7h 52m
24€ - 49€
Train via Savona • 7h 54m
24€ - 57€
Drive • 3h 49m
40€ - 60€
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre is to bus, which costs 21€ - 28€ and takes 9h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre is to drive which costs 40€ - 60€ and takes 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Juan Les Pins and arriving at Corniglia via Ventimiglia and La Spezia Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Juan-les-Pins and Cinque Terre is 217 km. The road distance is 323.6 km.
The best way to get from Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs 23€ - 50€.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre, including transfers.
Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Juan Les Pins station.
The best way to get from Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs 23€ - 50€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 21€ - 28€ and takes 9h 25m.
Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at La Spezia Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre.

- Distance: 217.4 km
- Duration: 6h 31m
What companies run services between Juan-les-Pins, France and Cinque Terre, Italy?
You can take a train from Juan-les-Pins to Cinque Terre via Ventimiglia and La Spezia Centrale in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, Lirosi Linee operates a bus from Antibes to La Spezia - v.le Pietro Pozzoli 3 times a week. Tickets cost 17€ - 21€ and the journey takes 6h 20m.

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Juan Les Pins to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 22€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 8€ - 13€
- Rail 1st Class
- 15€ - 22€

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 Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 21€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 14€ - 21€
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 7€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 4€ - 7€
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 7€ - 11€
Train from Savona to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 10€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 6€ - 10€

- Phone
- +33 1 83 82 00 00
- Website
- thello.com
Train from Nice Ville to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- Thello
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 16€
- Website
- Thello

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 Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 8€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 6€ - 8€
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 15€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 13€ - 15€
Train from Savona to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 13€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 11€ - 13€

- Phone
- 0966 57552
- info@lirosilinee.com
- Website
- lirosilinee.com
Bus from Antibes to La Spezia - v.le Pietro Pozzoli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 21€
- Schedules at
- lirosilinee.com
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