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How to get fromSwiss Alps to Cinque Terreby train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Cinque Terre by train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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  1. Train via Lugano

    best
    1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain train
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain train Ic
    8h 10m
    €61–243

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Airolo to Cadenazzotrain train
    2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Monzatrain train
    3. Take the train from Monza to Levantotrain train
    10h 30m
    €49–72

  3. Drive 407 km

    1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Cinque Terrecar car 407 km
    4h 39m
    €72–103

Swiss Alps to Cinque Terre by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Cinque Terre, Italy?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Corniglia via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Bellinzona, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Monterosso in around 8h 10m.

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