There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 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 • 10h 56m
131€ - 257€
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 13h 47m
43€ - 80€
3 alternative options
Bus • 12h 10m
50€ - 104€
Drive • 4h 50m
50€ - 80€
Train, fly • 9h
119€ - 268€
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The cheapest way to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre is to bus and train which costs 40€ - 80€ and takes 13h 47m.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre is to drive which costs 50€ - 80€ and takes 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and arriving at Corniglia via Annemasse, Geneve, Milano Centrale and Levanto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Cinque Terre is 307 km. The road distance is 426.5 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs 130€ - 260€.
It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre, including transfers.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre train services, operated by SNCF, depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
The best way to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs 130€ - 260€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 50€ - 110€ and takes 12h 10m.
The quickest flight from Geneva Airport to Milan Linate Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Levanto station.
- Distance: 307.3 km
- Duration: 10h 56m
What companies run services between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France and Cinque Terre, Italy?
You can take a train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre via Annemasse, Geneve, Milano Centrale, and Levanto in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, Grouppo Stat operates a bus from Aosta Autostazione to Sestri Levante once a week. Tickets cost 40€ - 85€ and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Geneva to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 320€
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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 24€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 14€
- Rail 1st Class
- 16€ - 24€
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 St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 45€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Geneve to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 170€
- 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€
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€
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 Milano Centrale to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 28€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 25€ - 28€
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€
- Phone
- +39 0142 452854
- autoticinostac@statcasale.com
- Website
- gruppostat.com
Bus from Aosta Autostazione to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 85€
- Website
- Grouppo Stat
- Phone
- +41 842 000 888
- info@expressbus.ch
- Website
- expressbus.ch
Bus from Martigny, Gare to Genoa Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 75€
- Website
- ExpressBus
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Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre is 426 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre.
Alitalia offers flights from Geneva Airport to Milan Linate Airport.
There are 1027+ hotels available in Cinque Terre. Prices start at 75€ per night.