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Guess it was hard for you to answer my question. When group travel is done, take the train from Bologna to Rome, spend a few days w/one day at Pompeii..what is the earliest I can look to get train tickets and where to I get tickets from Rome to Pompeii since I understand that is a different train altogether? After reading 25+ posts, I figured Id just contact you directly. It so depends on what youre interested in! Considering both have similar views, wed say that the shortest train ride is nicer! Ciao Kenneth, you can find luggage storage at the Levanto train station, although please be advised that the hours do vary depending on the season. Recommendations for where to start, information on getting between each village, etc. But you dont have to book your tickets to La Spezia, and then on to your chosen Cinque Terre town, separately. In any case, youll be able to get a train. Its difficult to say without knowing your preferences. Ciao! Any preferences on which town to stay in? Hi Lisa, the roads in Italy especially in Cinque Terre tend to be windy and narrow, which is more likely to cause motion sickness than a train. Hi Margo, Hi, so happy we have found your informative website. Our guide will meet us at Rommagiorre. Wed be happy to help you plan your hiking itinerary closer to your trip! Hop on hop off kind of ticket. Our boat will be there from 8 until 5 so I am assuming we will get off the boat by around 10 and would like to be back on the ship at 3:30. If youre looking for a larger town, we think youd like Monterosso al Mare. In the Cinque Terre, it depends on which town you want to stay in. We want to visit Rome, Florence (use as base for day trips to Venice and Assisi and maybe Pisa) and maybe two nights in Cinque Terre. There is a bus from Fossitermi, in La Spezia, going to Sarzana and stopping at Lerici on the way. Buon viaggio! terre hoke Spend 3 hours in Pisa and travel to Cinque Terre. Is it too rushed? Hi Jenn, A predicted opening date for some trails is this spring, but they are not definite. Also, do you know anything about rooms with Taverna Vernazza? Can we buy ferry tickets on the day from SM or must we book those ahead of time too. On my return to Milan, I have to leave quite early to go via center station and then make my way to Malpensa airport. The stunning cluster of villages known as the Cinque Terre (five lands) is the crown jewel of Italys Ligurian coast, and, one of the worlds most singular national parks. What parts are opened? Ciao Rommy! If you have the Cinque Terre card are reservations required for the train? Now step by step; am I correct? recommend which town to stay in? However, what Corniglia lacks in seascapes, it more than makes up for with a quieter, more secluded feel. Hi Mark, Here are some of your most common questions, answered! Hi Henry, Is that a good idea? Best thing to do is take the train up from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia (about 1 hour, less than 10). Yes; youll have to take the train from La Spezia to Milan (youll probably have to switch in Genoa). Have a great trip! We were planning on reaching Riomaagio by 8.30 am and do manarola and vernazza and then back to riomaagiore and take ferry to monterosso and then head back to lucca latest by 7 reaching lucca by dinner time.? Is it still good to go. Hi Leah, Four days in the Cinque Terre sound wonderful. Considering that we would be budget travelers, would Cinque Terre or Amalfi coast be better in terms of various costs involded ? Perhaps this can help you plan. I have read that one day is enough to see and experience the beauty of CT. On my 2nd day, i am planning to go to Pisa. It runs about 7.5 miles and connects all five villages, but some parts of it are still closed due to the landslides plaguing the area in recent years. The main trails have not opened yet and there is no specific date of when they will reopen, so we suggest taking a look on the Cinque Terre official site before your trip. I will be in Manarola for a few days in October for a cooking class. Hi, I was wondering, is it recommended to base myself in La Spezie and just do day hikes back and forth, or do you recommend hopping from one town to the other, staying a night here, a night there, etc. Lively and bustling, this picture-perfect pastel village is most characteristic of the colourful Ligurian houses seen in postcards of the region. Let us know if we can help with anything else! 3. Hi Mike, were sorry but we did not receive your comment. I am coming from Genova and I believe the closest station is the Prinsipe Stazione (sp?). Actually you have a few options to travel between Portofino and Cinque Terre. . This means travelling by train to the Cinque Terre is the easiest way to explore the region. Arrive Sep 10 from Florence and staying in Riomaggiore To plan your transportation costs, distances and time, you can use http://www.Rome2Rio.com. Hi Vinay, When there in CT from where to take a boat trip? I will be travelling to CT from Florence arriving Monday 2 June. We have reservations in Manarola. What would you suggest our best route to be starting and ending in Rome. We are 3 retired couples arriving Civitavecchia port from cruise ship, docks at 0500am. You can find the updated status of the trails on the official Cinque Terre website. There are also always taxis! By other side the car give me the freedom between Venice and Monterosso Al Mare and between this and Firenze. Me and my friends are planing a day trip to CT and Manarola and Vernazza are the ones we want to see the most and even one more if we have the time. Safe travels! Hi Isabel! Hi Lisa! The website Rome2Rio.com can help you compare all your different routes with time, price and distance! Would these be the regional you speak about being available no more than 7 days before travel? Your website is great!

Either through Milan to Monterosso or through Florence to La Speiza. Hi Boris, Which village is first and last from Riomaggiore From CT, youll want to go to the La Spezia train station (you can get there on the local CT train) and take a train to Milan. Can I not buy the train tickets until a week before? There especially are a number of B&Bs in Monterosso al Mare; we especially like Le Giare, B&B Marisa, and Manuels Guesthouse. Travel to PIsa in the morning. Unfortunately, we dont currently offer transfers between La Spezia and Florence, as it takes about 4 hours by car each way. Museums are closed on Monday so well be doing those on Tues. We wanted to see the Duomo on Monday. Let us know if you have any questions! We plan to visit late September 2015 and spend a week around Florence and then a wk around portifino with a car rental. Cinque Terre is a bit of an awkward place to base yourself since its within a National Park and transport in and out is a little awkward. Have you considered taking the train to Florence and exploring the city, as well as Tuscany? Be aware that many B&Bs require a bit of a climb up staircases to get to, worth keeping in mind if you have any mobility issues. Otherwise your trip seems great to us! Hi, and thank you for the information. We are a group planning to meet up in CT in July with Levanto being our CT base for the 4 day stay. Thats especially true if youre short on time, since several of the hiking paths take 2 or 3 hours. Cinque Terre is probably a bit more budget friendly than the Amalfi Coast, but were sure you can find something for your budget in both locations! Update my browser now. Basically, you cant go wrong Let us know if we can help with anything else! To get to Verona, the most convenient train is Vernazza Levanto Milan Verona. I have read that views of the CT are stunning approaching from the sea. We will be in Genoa Oct 21 /25 Hi, What do you think? Also, is there a good site to see if the trails are open? we want to visit rome, florence, venice, cinque terre and then move over to nice.

I hear many of the trails are now closed. 2. On your second day, you can explore Manarola and Riomaggiore and depart directly from Riomaggiore, which is the closest town to Florence. Yes, there are other hiking trails in the area (these are more advanced). Choice 2: Siena to Cinque Terre via Pisa Spend the previous night in Siena. We are going to Vernazza for 4 days in July and my questions are: which ones should we hike and in which direction, ie Corniglia to Monterosso or Monterosso to Corniglia, etc.. Thanks for all of the information sharing! We are planning to have 4nights in Cinque Terre followed by 1night in Florence. I wasnt able to see the train schedule from Florence to La Spezia on the 19 july, why?? To find out more about travelling between La Spezia and Levanto, stopping at the Cinque Terre along the way, read our blog onscenic Italian train journeys. The train ride between Monterosso and Vernazza is 3 mins. 2) Wed recommend staying in one townmoving as you progress with your hikes only makes sense if youre willing to carry all your luggage with you on your hikes Its so easy and fast to get between towns by train, in any case, its easiest to hike a leg and then take the train back to wherever youre staying. The only hike that were planning to do is the Via dellAmore can we buy just a single section hiking ticket, or do we need to get the card? Thanks. What is the difference in scenary on the train rides? Do let us know if you have any other questions! The famous Via dellAmore (Lovers Lane) trail begins here, a scenic path leading to neighbouring Manarola. Trains start running as early as 5:30. Please let us know if we can help with anything else, and enjoy your trip! What a great site and thanks for the service. We only have the one day to tour Florence. I would appreciate any help trying to figure out how to travel to this places and let me know if this itinerary is realistic. We suggest taking a look on the Trenitalia website a week before your trip or asking at the station when you arrive in Cinque Terre. Thanks for any help! Thanks a ton for all the help.

Thank you for your amazing post! Anything else I need to know or any misconceptions I have? You can reach the Cinque Terre by train (along the line Genova-La Spezia) with regional trains which stop in every station. 3) It takes a half an hour to get from one end to the other by train.

Also would you recommend that drop off our luggage at our hotel in Vernazza and then start exploring? Let us know if we can help with anything else! Ciao! Wed like to plan a day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence. Let us know if you have any questions! Im planning on visiting CT. Ill be by myself. It seems to be open every day of the week from 6:00 am 8:40 p.m., so you shouldnt have any problems picking it up Sunday morning! Hi Eric, we suggest you checking the Cinque Terre website closer to you trip to have a better understanding of which trails will in fact be open. Also, what is the best train to get from CT to Milan? For the purposes of relaxation, you might want to go to your lodging and sightsee the next day, but wed say play it by ear depending on how you feel! No matter where, though, wed recommend looking into B&Bs (check out their reviews on a site like Tripadvisor before booking anything), which tend to be the areas most charming and also economic options. Is this feasible and if so, how would I naviage the trip?

How much time should be plan for travel there? And how much travel time should we allow for that. Ideally Id like to keep the CT train hops one-way from Monterosso->La Spezia but it looks like we have no choice but to return to Monterosso so that we can return later at 18:55. Actually, Monterosso is one of the five villages that make up Cinque Terre and a beautiful town to visit. Hello We are hoping to go to milan to see the last supper we will be staying in sirmione in september Hi, we plan on going to cinque terre in mid october for 1.5 2 days and we would like to tour the whole 5 islands. Please give me the best advice. Thank you, Yes, trains run year round through Cinque Terre. Let us know if we can help with anything else! Tackling the entire route takes around six hours, but keen walkers can also spread the trail over a few days. Riomaggiores main street, Via Colombo, stretches out towards the top of the town and is lined with restaurants, shops and bars.

Pass the day in the inexpensive Boboli Gardens in Florence or tour San Gimignano, Siena, Luca and Pisa for free! Well be going to CT from Venice. More info here: http://www.centostazioni.it/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=50713dfb7c74a210VgnVCM1000003f16f90aRCRD. Which town do we need to catch train from to return to Santa Margherita. Train, walk? Good question! We will be flying into Milan and going by train to La Spezia on our way to Cinque Terre. Weve got a secret: The best way to get around Italy is by train. There are 6 of us traveling. See http://www.atclaspezia.it for the updated timetable. The steepest and quaintest of the five villages,Vernazzais best known for its natural harbour and colourful houses. thanks. Ciao Katie, tickets can be purchased up to 4 months ahead of your departure date. Let us know if we can answer anything else! Just slide the narrow end of your ticket into the slot in the machine and wait until you hear it stamp your ticket. I looked on trenitalia website and they a train ticket all the way from Monterosso to Rome that changed over in La Spezia. Thank you. Our website uses cookies to improve your user experience. I just tried to book a train from Roma Termini to La Spezia and on the site I am asked to register and it seems to be impossible to do so to their satisfaction. Ciao Marissa! Do you recommend we take the Milan route or Florence (since were going to Florence for a few days after CT). Let us know if you have any questions! That sounds right to us, except if you already have purchased your ticket and are printing the pass off from your computer, it should already have the time written and you do *not* need to validate it at the station. Let us know if you have any questions! Please let me know if the train runs throe Cinque terre after 1st November. Let us know if we can help with anything else! Hi there, do you have any accommodation recommendations in the Cinque Terre? Yes, you could see two or three of the towns, as theyre all quite small and the train between them takes 5-10 minutes. Ciao Teresa! We plan on taking a train from Milan to La Spezia but staying in Lerici (the Doria Park Hotel). From there, youll want to return to La Spezia, or Genoa, and take the train to Milan. No you shouldnt need a Cinque Terre card for that part of the trail. Were happy to help! What is the latest the ferries run? Exact train times will be filled in later. Wed suggest buying your ticket from La Spezia to Vernazza in advance validate it right before boarding that train though, not earlier! Were happy to help! Extra costs may be attributed if you use your American credit card, but they are relatively minor if you prefer the peace of mind of already purchasing your ticket. Look for signs for Deposito bagagli! We are flying into Pisa from France; what is the best way to get to CT? we will fly in to rome and fly out of barcelona. Buon viaggio! I am planning a trip to Italy in Nov. I am wondering if there are any lockers at train stations? Thank you! Im afraid theres not much to do and be trapped in the hotel at all times, and not able to enjoy the outdoor. You dont have to book in advance, but if its far enough in advance you will likely save money on the fare. Thanks very much for your help. La Spezia is the only train station that you can get to by high speed train, otherwise youll be taking a regional train from there to the other five towns or from another starting point of CT. Thanks! We are training from Milan to CT, staying 2 nights and leaving CT training to Florence. In La Spezia, youll then have to switch to the local, Cinque Terre train to get to the exact town you want to go in. Jackie from Canada. Thanks. But for booking any accommodation, wed recommend looking at reviews on sites like Tripadvisor and Venere before booking. Id like to hike a little. Have a great trip! In each station of the Cinque Terre you'll find information offices of the National Park, where to get touristic information and publications and where to purchase the Cinque Terre Card, a special card issued by the National Park, including several services such as shuttle bus and usage of the blue path number 2, The train, surely the best means of travel to visit the Cinque Terre and be enchanted by the beauty of the Ligurian sea. Thanks! Thanks for the very informative site. To check the official site of Trenitalia click here. As I have already visited Pisa and Florence on a previous trip, I am excited to be able to do a side trip to Cinque Terre. Its best to call ahead of time with your selected date to see if you can purchase in person, since August in high tourist season in Italy. Thanks! We want to do some hiking and have lunch while there. Hi Eric, please be sure to check the updated Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre website before your trip to see which trails are open as some of the more famous paths are closed due to the devastating 2011 floods. Also, while museums often cost money, the towns themselves are living museums. Because of that, and because parking is limited, as well as the fact that you dont need or want a car in the CT towns, wed recommend perhaps leaving the car behind, unless that is you want to then drive from the CT to explore other parts of the Ligurian coastline. How do we get to Florence from there. To get to Portofino, youll have to return to La Spezia and then take the regional train from there to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino; Portofino is 5 km away, which you can then access by either bus or by ferry. Which town would you recommend We stay at? 3. We will not be doing any tracking. What are the must see/dos? Do you think this will be more hassle and cost than its worth (there will be 6 adults)? It will definitely be easier to take the train, and more cost effective. Let us know if we can help with anything else! As for your luggage in Pisa, you can leave your luggage at the station for a cost of about 3 euros/12 hours just look for the deposito bagagli sign and be sure to have photo id to check in your luggage at the storage office. We dont have particular spots we recommend in the CT, but we will say that youll have the most accommodation options in Monterosso al Mare, while the gem (and often priciest place to stay) on the coast is often said to be Vernazza. Hi Rosemary, Grazie, Chris! 4. We think Cinque Terre is always a good idea!

Our cruise ship docks La Spezia in September from 8am to 10pm. Julie Rose. Im planning to go to CT in the last week of october. Hi! Hi Nancy, we do not suggest a day trip from Florence as there are no direct trains to CT and you will not have much time to explore the towns when you factor in arriving and departing from Florence. We have just 1 full day/2 nights to explore Cinque Terre in January. We suggest to google the weather a week or so before your departure to get a better idea of the temperatures, as they can change! My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy in mid September. I need help! We see that you can use it to get from La Spezia Centrale into Cinque Terre, though! Do make sure to check with the ferry company as schedules are subject to change, especially during the offseason. To book a train to cross borders, check out the Eurail pr Interrail pass options or the high speed TGV train, though it might not go exactly from Grenoble to Cinque Terre, you can get close and then take regional trains to your final destination. Perhaps this site can help you plan your train time better. Ciao Trish! It could be too far in advance or it could be that the system had a hard time finding a destination. Hi Antoinette, Boat trips are available from town to town and provide some breathtaking views of the coastline. Can you help us with a few details, such as which trains to take from Rome? Hi Kristen, We are planning to go to CT on a day trip from Florence on Dec 26, 2013. What the typical fare from Florence to Riomagiorre? Are there any major issues you anticipate we may face (do you recommend one way over the other)? Let us know if you have any questions! That means that every town of the Cinque Terre has its own station: listed in direction Genova-La Spezia (north-south) the stations are: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. hello! We are thinking on going ftom lucca to la spezia and the take the train to ct. Walks of Italy, Via Caio Mario 14A, Rome, Italy, Update your browser to view this website correctly. Hi Geniene, Tickets can be purchased on Trenitalia for 4 months before the departure date, so its possible that it is too early. My priorities: Amalfi coast/Ravello + Cinque Terre (2 opposites destinations)

In your case, booking on the 5th or 6th should be fine for a trip to La Spezia on the 8th. Truly all the towns are beautiful, but you can base your time there on your hike. Do you think it is doable to have one night in Florence (with maybe a stop in Lucca), one night in Venice and then take a ferry to Croatia from Venice? Trains connect all five towns and are frequent, easy and inexpensive to use! Thanks. Sounds wonderful! I was checking out trains from Florence (Firenze S.M. Let us know if we can help with anything else! Any hotel suggestions in C T? Hope that helps! You do not need to book tickets in advance for these trips as they are mainly regional trains with a generally standard price. Hi Flora, wed recommend spending at least one evening in CT as both the trip from Venice and to Florence can be quite long! Hi! I will be taking a Mediterranean cruise this summer and it will be my first time traveling to Italy. We are arriving 21:21 at La Spezia station on Monday eveninig 15 June 2015 and would still like to get to Corniglia that night, because we have accommodation booked there. Buon viaggio! Hi, planning a day trip from milan. Im staying in monterosso. Thank you for your help. Thank you. The train ride between Vernazza and Corniglia is 3 mins. Let us know if we can help with anything else! 4. That sounds like a great idea to see a new part of Italy! The view from the sea is spectacular, whereas the train ride is mostly through tunnels. Reservations for the train are not required with the Cinque Terre card and you should have no problem navigating the trains in October due to it being low tourist season. 1.

The link doesnt seem to work Am trying to decide whether to check luggage in Pisa or La Spezia for our upcoming CT visit (we are staying in Manarola). Is this normal, or are there new schedules/fares coming for the summer season? Manarola is also seen as the most typical Cinque Terre town, its tumble of brightly painted houses climbing up towards medieval watchtowers and balconies jostling with geraniums. Thats where the train comes in. I also read in your post that it is better to take the intercity trains why? Italian trains run until 11 pm, so were sure you can get to your place. If that doesnt work, make sure that youre looking at all the trains, and not just the Frecciarossa, which used to be the default. Thank you for the information. What are some suggestions for hiking? Buon viaggio and be sure to tell us about your experience! Thanks From La Spezia, board the Cinque Terre Express to explore the national park. Unfortunately no, there are no ferries from Cinque Terre to Cannes or the French Coast in general. We would leave for Venice after this. Let us know if we can help with anything else! On trenitalia.com, this is the tab now called ticket. Then, be sure that you type in Firenze, not Florence, as even in English it doesnt seem to recognize it. Can I stop over at Vernazza with the same one way ticket? We plan to walk the via del amore between Manarola and Riomaggiore. Bliss! Or must I buy a trenitalia train pass? Considering that we do not linger for long and would like to hike some of the trails between towns stopping for lunch and wine along the way, can you provide me with a feasible step by step? The ride from Monterosso to Riomaggiore is around 20 minutes, so the time difference is not too major to consider if youd like to save time on travel for Sunday. Thank so much for the good information! Enjoy your trip! Just take care of the tickets when you get there, and youll be fine. Are there toilets on the ferry? Ciao Dina, we suggest traveling from CT to Pisa (and vice versa) by train, which usually takes an hour to ninety minutes. manarola train terre riviera cinque italian station