There are 7 ways to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre by bus, train, 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
Bus, train • 7h 56m
24€ - 89€
6 alternative options
Bus, train via Genoa • 9h 4m
25€ - 93€
Bus • 9h 14m
33€ - 40€
Train • 10h 43m
128€ - 272€
Bus, train #2 • 13h 26m
51€ - 117€
Drive • 5h
60€ - 90€
Train, fly • 8h 52m
116€ - 394€
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre is to bus which costs 30€ - 40€ and takes 9h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre is to drive which costs 60€ - 90€ and takes 5h.
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 and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Cinque Terre is 307 km. The road distance is 436.1 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 56m and costs 23€ - 90€.
It takes approximately 7h 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 bus which takes 9h 14m and costs 30€ - 40€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 120€ - 280€ and takes 10h 43m.
The quickest flight from Geneva Airport to Milan Linate Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Corniglia station.
- Distance: 307.3 km
- Duration: 7h 56m
What companies run services between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France and Cinque Terre, Italy?
You can take a bus from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre via Turin, Turin, Turin, Fornola, Ospedale, Via Veneto, Hospital, La Spezia, and La Spezia Centrale in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre via Annemasse, Geneve, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 43m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Geneva to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 380€
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 Torino Porta Nuova to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 70€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 20€ - 28€
- Base Standard
- 40€ - 55€
- Base Premium
- 45€ - 70€
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 15€ - 21€
- Base Standard
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
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 Torino Porta Nuova to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 45€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Super Economy
- 10€ - 14€
- Base 2nd Class
- 25€ - 31€
- Base 1st Class
- 38€ - 42€
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 35€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Super Economy
- 8€ - 11€
- Base 2nd Class
- 18€ - 22€
- Base 1st Class
- 29€ - 32€
Train from Genova Brignole to Corniglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 23€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Super Economy
- 6€ - 9€
- Base 2nd Class
- 12€ - 15€
- Base 1st Class
- 20€ - 23€
Train from Milano Centrale to Corniglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 40€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Super Economy
- 10€ - 13€
- Base 2nd Class
- 23€ - 28€
- Base 1st Class
- 35€ - 39€
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Super Economy
- 6€ - 8€
- Base 2nd Class
- 10€ - 12€
- Base 1st Class
- 17€ - 20€
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 Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 22€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 19€ - 22€
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 Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 8€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 6€ - 8€
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
- 11€ - 19€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 11€ - 13€
- 1st Class
- 16€ - 19€
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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 45€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Geneve to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 180€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 35€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 27€ - 32€
- 1st Class
- 21€ - 25€
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Turin, Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 15€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0981 500331
- info@saj.it
- Website
- saj.it
Bus from Turin to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 18€
- Schedules at
- saj.it
- 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€ - 50€
- Website
- ExpressBus
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Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre is 436 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre.
Alitalia offers flights from Geneva Airport to Milan Linate Airport.
There are 3283+ hotels available in Cinque Terre. Prices start at 87€ per night.