The average train between Nice and Cinque Terre takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Cinque Terre. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Nice and Cinque Terre. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Cinque Terre at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice to Cinque Terre? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Cinque Terre station via Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Nice to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
Nice to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Monterosso station.
Book your Nice to Cinque Terre train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Cinque Terre is 201.5 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Corniglia via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Monterosso in around 5h 22m.