There are 9 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 46m
32€ - 97€
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 7h 38m
22€ - 35€
7 alternative options
Bus • 8h 6m
28€ - 37€
Drive • 4h 42m
60€ - 90€
Fly to Pisa, train • 5h 19m
69€ - 295€
Fly to Genoa, train • 5h 52m
63€ - 220€
Fly to Florence, train • 6h 20m
69€ - 250€
Fly to Milan Linate, train • 7h 41m
65€ - 210€
Fly to Milan Malpensa, train • 7h 48m
55€ - 241€
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The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre is to bus and train which costs 22€ - 35€ and takes 7h 38m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre is to train which costs 30€ - 100€ and takes 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Roma Tiburtina and arriving at Corniglia via La Spezia Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Rome and Cinque Terre is 335 km. The road distance is 450.9 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs 30€ - 100€.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Rome to Cinque Terre, including transfers.
Rome to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Tiburtina station.
The best way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs 30€ - 100€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 27€ - 40€ and takes 8h 6m.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Pisa Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Rome to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at La Spezia Centrale station.
- Distance: 335.2 km
- Duration: 3h 46m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Cinque Terre, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Tiburtina to La Spezia Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost 30€ - 95€ and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome to Cinque Terre via Florence, La Spezia, Via Chiodo, La Spezia, and La Spezia Centrale in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 390€
Flights from Rome to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 210€
Flights from Rome to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 250€
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 160€
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 160€
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 300€
- Website
- meridiana.it
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 250€
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 250€
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 640€ - 670€
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 Tiburtina to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 95€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Standard
- 55€ - 75€
- Base Premium
- 65€ - 95€
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 45€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 9€ - 14€
- Base Standard
- 23€ - 35€
- Base Premium
- 30€ - 45€
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 Pisa S. Rossore to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 11€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 10€ - 11€
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 12€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 10€ - 12€
Train from Genova Brignole to Corniglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 12€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 10€ - 12€
Train from Firenze Rifredi to Corniglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 22€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 20€ - 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 Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 6€ - 9€
Train from Genova Brignole to Corniglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 6€ - 9€
Train from Milano Centrale to Corniglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 14€ - 20€
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 Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- 02 72 49 49 49
- Website
- malpensaexpress.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 16€
- Website
- Malpensa Express
- 2nd Class
- 11€ - 16€
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina to PISA - Via Pietrasantina Parcheggio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 22€
- Website
- Baltour
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Florence, Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Florence to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 12€
- Website
- Blablabus
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Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Cinque Terre is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Rome to Cinque Terre.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Pisa Airport.
There are 3349+ 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€.