All transport fares and daily budgets benchmarked for 2026.
Editorial Standards • Affiliate Policy
€
EuroTravelHacks European Budget Travel
Core Planning
Destinations Transport Itineraries Budget
Travel Advice & Guides
Accommodation Food & Dining Things to Do When to Go Visas & Entry Travel Safety Packing
Interactive Tools
Advanced Trip Planner Trip Cost Calculator Compare Destinations Where Can I Go? Schengen 90/180 Calculator Rail Pass vs Tickets Airline Bag Checker eSIM Comparison
Cross-Border • 9 Days
Prices verified: Aug 2026 • Source: SNCF (TER PACA) Train fare

Western Mediterranean Rail Odyssey: Nice, Genoa, Cinque Terre, Florence, Rome

A dream coastal rail journey connecting France and Italy. Start in Nice exploring Monaco, cross the border into historic Genoa for authentic pesto, hike the cliff trails of Cinque Terre, immerse yourself in Renaissance Florence, and finish in ancient Rome.

Trip Duration 9 Days
Estimated Total €980
Daily Average ~€109/day
Travel Style mid_range
Itinerary route

Swipe to follow the full route.

  1. 1
    Nice 1 day
  2. 2
    Monaco 1 day
  3. 3
    Genoa 1 day
  4. 4
    Cinque Terre 2 days
  5. 5
    Florence 2 days
  6. 6
    Rome 2 days

Intercity route legs

Nice → Monaco train • Approx 20 💡 Book via SNCF (TER PACA) at least 2 to 4 weeks ahead for lowest fares.
~€4.40
Genoa → Cinque Terre train • Approx 70 💡 Book via Trenitalia (Regionale / Intercity) at least 2 to 4 weeks ahead for lowest fares.
~€8.90
Florence → Rome train • Approx 96 💡 Book via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa) / Italo at least 2 to 4 weeks ahead for lowest fares.
~€19.90

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Nice Promenade and Castle Hill

Nice

Arrive in Nice, walk Promenade des Anglais, climb Castle Hill for bay views, and dine on socca in Vieux Nice.

Estimated day spending: €110.00
Day 2

Monaco Day Trip by Train

Monaco

Take the 20-minute train to Monaco. Tour the Prince’s Palace square and admire superyachts in Port Hercules.

Estimated day spending: €115.00
Day 3

Coastal Train to Genoa

Genoa

Ride the train along the Italian Riviera to Genoa. Walk through the medieval caruggi and eat trofie al pesto.

Estimated day spending: €90.00
Day 4

Train to Cinque Terre and Monterosso

Cinque Terre

Take the train down to Monterosso. Swim at the beach and hike the coastal trail to Vernazza harbor.

Estimated day spending: €115.00
Day 5

Manarola and Riomaggiore Coastal Walk

Cinque Terre

Explore the southern villages of Cinque Terre with regional train hops and seafood cone lunches.

Estimated day spending: €110.00
Day 6

Train to Florence and Duomo

Florence

Travel via Pisa into Florence. View the Duomo, stroll Ponte Vecchio, and enjoy sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo.

Estimated day spending: €115.00
Day 7

Uffizi Gallery and Historic Oltrarno

Florence

Tour the Uffizi Gallery and browse artisan leather workshops across the river.

Estimated day spending: €125.00
Day 8

High-Speed Train to Rome and Pantheon

Rome

Take the 1h36 Frecciarossa to Rome. Walk past the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona.

Estimated day spending: €110.00
Day 9

Colosseum and Departure

Rome

Tour the Colosseum and Roman Forum before catching your departure flight from Fiumicino Airport.

Estimated day spending: €110.00

✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time

Skip Genoa and travel directly from Nice to Cinque Terre, or end in Florence without continuing to Rome.

Make this trip cheaper

These options use the current typical minimum fare in our route records. They are not guaranteed quotes, and prices can change before booking.

Florence to Rome by Bus
Typical minimum €7.99, about €11.91 below this itinerary's stored leg estimate.
Fare source
Customize this itinerary Recalculate this trip Compare rail tickets

Make the itinerary fit your trip

Change the days in each city, leave out stops, and update the estimate without changing the published itinerary.

Customize itinerary Open cost calculator