There are 2 ways to get from Florence to Cinque Terre by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Florence to Cinque Terre is to train which costs 11€ - 23€ and takes 2h 33m.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Cinque Terre is to drive which costs 21€ - 35€ and takes 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Corniglia. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Florence and Cinque Terre is 129 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Cinque Terre without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs 11€ - 23€.
The train from Firenze S.M.N. to Corniglia takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs once a week.
Florence to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
Florence to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Corniglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Cinque Terre is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Florence to Cinque Terre.
There are 1027+ hotels available in Cinque Terre. Prices start at 75€ per night.

- Distance: 128.5 km
- Duration: 2h 33m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Cinque Terre, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Corniglia once a week. Tickets cost 11€ - 23€ and the journey takes 2h 33m.

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Corniglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 23€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 20€ - 23€
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