How to arrive in Cinque Terre
First of all, the most convenient type to arrive to the Cinque Terre is by train. However, you can also reach La Spezia (Levanto or other nearby cities) with any other preferred way and then take the train. Information centres can be found at all railway stations of La Spezia and villages of Cinque Terre.
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Cinque Terre by train
As the main reference point is usually taken the train station of La Spezia. You can take a regional train that stops in every village of the Cinque Terre (every 20-30 min) or go for a walk through the city of La Spezia to the dock to take the motor ship. Some trains from La Spezia doesn`t stop in all towns, going regularly only in Monterosso, because it is a big resort town.
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Cinque Terre by car
We should warn you that taking a car is not the best plan to visit the Cinque Terre. First, roads are winding and twisted and often go downhill and then can go steep uphill. Also, there are only a few areas for parking, because centres of the towns are closed to private traffic. These reasons should discourage you from using the car, taking into account that its lots simpler to visit this area by train, hiking or boat.
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Cinque Terre by plane
The nearest airports to La Spezia are: "C. Colombo" (international) in Genoa (112 km) and "G. Galilei" (international) in Pisa (84 km). But if you are looking low cost fly to Cinque Terre you can also check airports of Milano, Parma and Bologna. In airports you can rent a car or better yet, take a train.
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Cinque Terre by camper
The paid parking intended specially for camper was made in Manarola (it is located on gravel, without an additional shadow, it has lighting, toilets and drinking water). Places are limited. Also, there is a big parking in Monterosso where you can leave your camper, but there are no additional services. |
Cinque Terre by motor ship
The maritime consortium of "5 Terre, Gulf of the Poets" is happy to offer their boats and give the opportunity of tourist visits on their ships along the unforgettable Ligurian coastline. The consortium owns a fleet of about 15 boats of different sizes and capacity which transports tourists from the harbours of La Spezia, Portovenere and Lerici to the villages of the Cinque Terre. There are also links to other locations on the west coast: Levanto, Deiva Marina, Bonassola, Portofino and Moneglia. We also have links from La Spezia to the island of Palmaria. During the summer period there are departures from Marina di Massa, Marina di Carrara, Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi for the Portofino and Cinque Terre.
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