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There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cinque Terre by train or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Train, fly to Pisa  •  29h 43m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Pisa (PSA) BNE - PSA
  3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale

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Train, fly to Milan Malpensa  •  33h 55m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) BNE - MXP
  3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1 to Milano Centrale
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Levanto

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Train, fly to Genoa  •  34h 43m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Genoa (GOA) BNE - GOA
  3. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Levanto

Train, fly to Bologna  •  33h 22m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Bologna (BLQ) BNE - BLQ
  3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
  4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Corniglia

Train, fly to Milan Bergamo  •  32h 51m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) BNE - BGY
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Levanto

Train, fly to Rome  •  33h 47m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Rome (FCO) BNE - FCO
  3. Take the train from Roma Termini to La Spezia Centrale

Train, fly to Nice  •  34h 59m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Nice (NCE) BNE - NCE
  3. Take the train from Nice St Augustin to Ventimiglia
  4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centrale

Train, fly to Venice  •  34h 39m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Venice (VCE) BNE - VCE
  3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
  4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Corniglia

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The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cinque Terre is to train and fly which costs $950 - $3,100 and takes 33h 47m.

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The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cinque Terre is to train and fly which takes 29h 43m and costs $1,200 - $2,300.

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The distance between Gold Coast and Cinque Terre is 16414 km.

It takes approximately 29h 43m to get from Gold Coast to Cinque Terre, including transfers.

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There are 4549+ hotels available in Cinque Terre. Prices start at €61 per night.

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Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Cinque Terre.
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  • Distance: 16413.6 km
  • Duration: 29h 43m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Cinque Terre, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Cinque Terre. However, you can take the tram to Helensvale station, platform 4, take the walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, take the walk to Brisbane airport, fly to Pisa, take the walk to Pisa Airport, take the train to Pisa Centrale, take the train to La Spezia Centrale, then take the train to Cinque Terre. Alternatively, you can take the tram to Helensvale station, platform 4, take the walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, take the walk to Brisbane airport, fly to Genoa, take the walk to Genova Sestri Ponen., take the train to Genova Brignole, take the train to Levanto, then take the train to Cinque Terre.

Airlines
Emirates
Website
emirates.com
Flights from Brisbane to Pisa via Dubai
Ave. Duration
23h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€950 - €2400
Flights from Brisbane to Bologna via Dubai
Ave. Duration
24h 40m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€1000 - €3300
Flights from Brisbane to Milan Malpensa via Dubai
Ave. Duration
27h 48m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€900 - €2800
Flights from Brisbane to Milan Bergamo via Dubai
Ave. Duration
25h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€900 - €1600
Flights from Brisbane to Rome via Dubai
Ave. Duration
27h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€900 - €2900
Flights from Brisbane to Nice via Dubai
Ave. Duration
24h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€1000 - €2200
Flights from Brisbane to Venice via Dubai
Ave. Duration
24h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€950 - €2900
Qatar Airways
Website
qatarairways.com
Flights from Brisbane to Milan Malpensa via Doha
Ave. Duration
27h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€750 - €2200
Flights from Brisbane to Rome via Doha
Ave. Duration
27h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€800 - €3100
Flights from Brisbane to Nice via Doha
Ave. Duration
23h 55m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€850 - €2200
Flights from Brisbane to Venice via Doha
Ave. Duration
24h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€1100 - €2800
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Brisbane to Pisa via Singapore Changi, Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
27h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€850 - €2500
Flights from Brisbane to Genoa via Singapore Changi, Munich
Ave. Duration
30h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€650 - €2300
Flights from Brisbane to Genoa via Doha, Munich
Ave. Duration
27h 20m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€800 - €2200
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Brisbane to Genoa via Doha, Rome
Ave. Duration
28h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€800 - €2100
Flights from Brisbane to Genoa via Dubai, Rome
Ave. Duration
29h 12m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€900 - €2400
Flights from Brisbane to Genoa via Guangzhou Baiyun, Rome
Ave. Duration
32h 15m
When
Monday
Estimated price
€650 - €1800
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Brisbane to Genoa via Doha, Rome
Ave. Duration
28h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€800 - €2100
Flights from Brisbane to Genoa via Dubai, Rome
Ave. Duration
29h 12m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€900 - €2400
Flights from Brisbane to Genoa via Guangzhou Baiyun, Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
35h 15m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€700 - €1800
China Southern Airlines
Website
csair.com
Flights from Brisbane to Rome via Guangzhou Baiyun
Ave. Duration
29h 5m
When
Monday
Estimated price
€650 - €3200
Train operators
Translink
Phone
13 12 30
Website
translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
€19 - €23
Website
https://translink.com.au/
Trenitalia

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 Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€6 - €12
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€10 - €12
Train from Genova Brignole to Levanto
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€5 - €10
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€9 - €10
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€7 - €14
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€12 - €14
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Corniglia
Ave. Duration
2h 29m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€13 - €23
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€20 - €23
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
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Trenitalia Intercity

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).

Contact Details
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
Ave. Duration
56 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€6 - €9
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€6 - €9
Train from Genova Brignole to Levanto
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€6 - €9
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€6 - €9
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€7 - €11
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€7 - €11
Train from Milano Centrale to Levanto
Ave. Duration
2h 49m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€14 - €19
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€14 - €19
Train from Roma Termini to La Spezia Centrale
Ave. Duration
4h 12m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€25 - €35
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€25 - €35
Train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 32m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€15 - €21
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€15 - €21
Trenitalia Frecce

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
Ave. Duration
47 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€9 - €45
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€9 - €14
Base Standard
€23 - €35
Base Premium
€30 - €45
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
Ave. Duration
37 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€11 - €45
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€11 - €15
Base Standard
€25 - €35
Base Premium
€30 - €45
Train from Roma Termini to La Spezia Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 14m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€30 - €95
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€30 - €45
Base Standard
€55 - €75
Base Premium
€65 - €95
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
Ave. Duration
2h 1m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€20 - €70
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€20 - €28
Base Standard
€40 - €55
Base Premium
€45 - €70
ItaloTreno

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€28 - €40
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€28 - €40
Smart Flex
€29 - €40
Train from Venezia Mestre to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€40 - €55
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€40 - €55
Smart Flex
€45 - €55
Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€22 - €150
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€130 - €150
Seating Carriage
€22 - €45
Couchette Carriage
€75 - €95
Trenord

Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 02 7249 4494
Email
my-link@trenord.it
Website
trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1 to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€4 - €6
Website
https://www.trenord.it/en/
Malpensa Express
Phone
02 72 49 49 49
Website
malpensaexpress.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1 to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€13
Website
https://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/
2nd Class
€13
SNCF

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.

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Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
sncf.com
Train from Nice St Augustin to Ventimiglia
Ave. Duration
59 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€7 - €15
Website
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
2nd Class
€7 - €10
Rail 1st Class
€10 - €15

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