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From Florence to Cinque Terre: 4 Best Ways to Get There

 

Cinque Terre has become sort of like a Disney theme park. We've all seen the iconic photos of the multi-colored homes on the bluffs above the Ligurian sea and like all Italian hot spots, it is packed with tourists who want to bring the iconic views to life. 

 

Cinque Terre is not easily accessible; whether you are going from a cruise ship or from Florence. That means getting there is expensive. In our trip planning for land-based clients, we have foregone getting there on a tour and are designing a day trip by train; taking advantage of the inexpensive and frequent trains.

In this article, it is option #2.

How to get to Cinque Terre from Florence

Taking the train to Cinque Terre requires a few changes along the way but it's still the most convenient way to reach the coastal area. Your trip starts at Florence SMN Train Station, where you should look for the direct Regionale train to La Spezia, the second-largest city in the Liguria region.

There are also trains with a connection in Pisa, but this can get confusing and won't save you any money. Trains leave from Florence's station about twice an hour and reach La Spezia train station about two hours later.

Once at La Spezia, you'll have to switch to the 5 Terre Express train, a fast-regional train that runs every 15 minutes and connects all five villages. If you plan on visiting all villages, it's cheaper to buy a Cinque Terre Train Card, which gives you access to unlimited train travel and also allows you to access the hiking trails within the Cinque Terre National Park, which requires an entry fee. Every village has a train station.

 

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