There are 3 ways to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza by train (Trenitalia) or car
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 Monterosso (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Monterossotrain Ic
5h 47m€31–53Drive 289.2 km
- Drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazzacar 289.2 km
3h 38m€53–77Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignoletrain 3365 / ...
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Vernazzatrain 3269 / ...
6h 11m€32–50
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza. However, there are services departing from Villefranche-sur-Mer and arriving at Vernazza via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Monterosso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Vernazza is 245 km. The road distance is 289.2 km.
The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza without a car is to train via Monterosso which takes 5h 47m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza, including transfers.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza.
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What companies run services between Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Vernazza, Italy?
You can take a train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Vernazza via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Monterosso in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Monterosso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Monterosso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Vernazza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
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