By train
Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours | Cost: 18-30 € + price of park entrance
The most convenient and efficient way to travel from Florence to the picturesque Cinque Terre villages is by taking the train.
While there are no direct train routes to Cinque Terre, you can board a direct train bound for the nearby coastal gem, La Spezia, nestled in Liguria. From La Spezia, it's a seamless hop onto the Cinque Terre Express train, your gateway to all five towns. Frequent train connections are accessible from Florence's central station, Santa Maria Novella, to Cinque Terre.
For an optimised journey, it's recommended to board a regional train directly to La Spezia and then switch to a local Cinque Terre Express train. This train ride typically takes 2.5 to 3 hours, with ticket costs ranging from 18 to 30 euros.
Notably, regional trains in Italy have a fixed price with unlimited availability, and seat reservations are unnecessary.
As you touch down in Cinque Terre, let the 5 Terre Express train be your guide through these captivating coastal villages, weaving along cliffs with cinematic panoramas. For ultimate freedom, snag a 5 Terre Express day pass in La Spezia, permitting you to hop on and off at each village at your leisure.
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