Florence to Cinque Terre: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 130 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
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Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train 2 transfer(s) | Trenitalia (Regionale + Cinque Terre Express) | Check planner |
Check fare
Source review date not recorded Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Trenitalia (Regionale + Cinque Terre Express) |
Dep: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Arr: Riomaggiore via Pisa and La Spezia
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Confirm the complete dated connection from Firenze Santa Maria Novella before planning a Cinque Terre arrival. The reviewed regular table lists the 06:08 regional to La Spezia at 08:59, followed by the 09:20 local to Riomaggiore at 09:26, with one change. A reviewed station-board result instead names Massa Centro as the first train’s endpoint; that conflict remains unresolved. RFI cancels the Pisa–La Spezia segment on 17–18 October 2026, and the checked local timetable ends on 1 November. Do not rely on the regular example until the actual train and onward connection are confirmed. |
Choosing your journey
Plan this as a connection through the coast, not a quick direct train to a single Cinque Terre station. Allow roughly 2½–3½ hours, longer during works, then add local travel at each end.
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Plan the journey
Plan this as a connection through the coast, not a quick direct train to a single Cinque Terre station. Allow roughly 2½–3½ hours, longer during works for the main service, plus time to reach the departure point and continue from the arrival. The selected timetable may be different.
Departure and arrival
Search the actual village. Journeys commonly change at Pisa and La Spezia, though some services need fewer changes. Trenitalia lists replacement buses on parts of the Pisa–La Spezia corridor through 2 October 2026; use the dated journey result and allow extra time.
Tickets and the next stop
Compare the full fare for your date, including luggage, reservations and the changes you need. Use the operator’s timetable and tickets and leave a buffer before a separate onward booking.
Read the Florence guide and Cinque Terre guide for the last part of the journey and places to base yourself.
