Versilia in TascaCinque Terre from Viareggio: a day trip by train
Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore: from Viareggio the Cinque Terre make a very doable day trip by train.
Getting there
The train from Viareggio to La Spezia Centrale takes 40–50 minutes on average. From La Spezia, take a regional train on the La Spezia–Levanto line, which stops in all five villages. Leave the car: the villages are tiny and parking is hard.
Five colourful villages clinging to the rock, linked by a train that runs just above the waves.
The Cinque Terre Card
The Cinque Terre Train Card gives unlimited second-class regional trains between La Spezia and Levanto, access to paid trails and the Park's buses. It's personal: bring ID. Prices and rules are on the Cinque Terre National Park website.
A one-day itinerary
- Morning: Riomaggiore and Manarola, closest to La Spezia.
- Lunch: Vernazza.
- Afternoon: Monterosso for a swim, then back.
Some stretches of the Sentiero Azzurro may be closed or have limited numbers: check the Park website first.
Tips
- Start early: trains fill up from 10 am.
- Hiking shoes if you walk, not flip-flops.
- Check the last train back to Viareggio.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Viareggio to the Cinque Terre?
About 40–50 minutes to La Spezia, then a few minutes by regional train to the villages.
What does the Cinque Terre Train Card include?
Unlimited second-class regional trains La Spezia–Levanto, paid trails and Park buses.
Sources: Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre – Cinque Terre Card, Trenitalia – Cinque Terre, LeCinqueTerre.org. General information: opening times, prices and dates change, so always check the official websites.
