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How to get fromFrench Riviera to Cinque Terreby train (TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 4 ways to get from French Riviera to Cinque Terre by train (TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train via Monterosso

    best
    1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice-Villetrain train C13
    2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Monterossotrain train Ic
    8h 14m
    €49–82

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice Riquiertrain train C13
    2. Take the bus from Nice to Genoabus bus 482 / ...
    3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Cornigliatrain train Re
    9h 15m
    €47–66

  3. Drive  376.2 km

    1. Drive from French Riviera to Cinque Terrecar car 376.2 km
    4h 33m
    €71–102

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice Saint-Augustintrain train C13
    2. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain train C3
    3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignoletrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Cornigliatrain train Re
    8h 38m
    €53–80

French Riviera to Cinque Terre by bus and train

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Cinque Terre, Italy?

You can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Corniglia via Gare Routière, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Monterosso in around 8h 14m.

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