Genoa to Cinque Terre: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 68 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | Trenitalia (Regionale / Intercity) | About 1h 45m |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 14 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Trenitalia (Regionale / Intercity) |
Dep: Genova Piazza Principe / Genova Brignole
Arr: Monterosso
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The reviewed regional trains take about 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes from Genova Brignole or Piazza Principe to Monterosso, depending on the origin and service. Select the exact Genoa station, date and train; other villages can need a local connection. Check the coverage and start date of any Cinque Terre card instead of assuming it covers the journey from Genoa. |
Choosing your journey
Monterosso is a useful first Cinque Terre stop when travelling south from Genoa. Allow about 1¼–2 hours, then add local travel at each end.
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Plan the journey
Monterosso is a useful first Cinque Terre stop when travelling south from Genoa. Allow about 1¼–2 hours 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
Check whether the chosen service is direct and which Genoa station it uses. The other villages may require a local train. A Cinque Terre card does not cover the full journey from Genoa; choose its start date only for the local travel and paths you will use.
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 Genoa guide and Cinque Terre guide for the last part of the journey and places to base yourself.
