There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Cinque Terre by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 44m
Cheapest option
Bus via La Spezia Giosue Carducci • 7h 10m
4 alternative options
Bus • 6h 58m
Drive • 4h 37m
Fly to Genoa, train • 5h 39m
Fly to Florence, train • 6h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre is to bus via La Spezia Giosue Carducci which costs €24 - €35 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre is to train. Taking this option will cost €26 - €100 and takes 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Corniglia via La Spezia Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Rome and Cinque Terre is 335 km. The road distance is 447.3 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €26 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Rome to Cinque Terre, including transfers.
Rome to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €26 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 58m.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Genoa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Rome to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at La Spezia Centrale station.
- Distance: 335.2 km
- Duration: 3h 44m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Cinque Terre, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to La Spezia Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30 - €95 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Marino Autolinee operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina to La Spezia Ferry Terminal 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €160
Flights from Rome to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €230
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 Roma Termini to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €95
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €55 - €75
- Base Premium
- €65 - €95
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 Roma Termini to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €25 - €35
Train from Genova Brignole to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €8
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 Brignole to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €9 - €10
Train from Levanto to Corniglia
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1 - €4
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €2 - €4
Train from Firenze Rifredi to Corniglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to La Spezia Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to La Spezia Giosue Carducci
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1 - €35
- Website
- Itabus
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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Cinque Terre is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Rome to Cinque Terre.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Genoa Airport.
There are 435+ hotels available in Cinque Terre. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.