There are 8 ways to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre by bus, train, car or plane
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Bus, train • 8h 42m
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Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre by bus and train
The journey time between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Cinque Terre is around 8h 42m and covers a distance of around 436 km. This includes an average layover time of around 55 min. Operated by FlixBus, Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia, the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre service departs from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains - Le Fayet and arrives in Corniglia. Typically five services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Cinque Terre is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Cinque Terre is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Cinque Terre is 1.5 metres.
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Last updated: 27 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre is to bus and train which costs €23 - €40 and takes 8h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre is to drive which costs €60 - €90 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 54m.
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 bus and train which takes 8h 42m and costs €23 - €40.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre, including transfers.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), 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 10h 15m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 10h 54m.
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: 8h 42m
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 Genoa, La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli, La Spezia - Stazione FS, and La Spezia Centrale in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Cinque Terre via Annemasse, Geneve, Milano Centrale, and Levanto in around 10h 54m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450
Flights from Geneva to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Geneva to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €370
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 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 Torino Lingotto to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €22
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 Pavia to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
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 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €6 - €8
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €19 - €22
Train from Aosta to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €18
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €16 - €18
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Corniglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €23
Frequently asked questions
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 Lingotto to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €15 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €20 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €45 - €70
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
- €25 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Geneve to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €180
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
- Rail 1st Class
- €16 - €24
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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- 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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains - Le Fayet to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €23
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains - Le Fayet to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains - Le Fayet to Aosta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia to La Spezia Giosue Carducci
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Itabus
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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 534+ hotels available in Cinque Terre. Prices start at €87 per night.