There are 3 ways to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera by train (Trenitalia, TGV), car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Genoa
best- Take the train from Monterosso to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
8h 4m€46–135Drive 376.9 km
- Drive from Cinque Terre to French Rivieracar 376.9 km
4h 31m€61–88Train
- Take the train from Corniglia to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain C3
- Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain C13
8h 39m€55–77
Cinque Terre to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera is to train which costs €55 - €80 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct train from Cinque Terre to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Corniglia and arriving at St Raphael Valescure via Monterosso, Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia and Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Cinque Terre and French Riviera is 337 km. The road distance is 376.9 km.
The best way to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 8h 4m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera, including transfers.
Cinque Terre to French Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Monterosso station.
Cinque Terre to French Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cinque Terre to French Riviera is 377 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Cinque Terre to French Riviera.
There are 7106+ hotels available in French Riviera.
What companies run services between Cinque Terre, Italy and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Corniglia to Les Heures Claires via Monterosso, Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Monterosso to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
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