How do I get from La Spezia to Cinque Terre by boat?
The choice is take the ferry from the dock in La Spezia to Portovenere and then to the four Cinque Terre villages which have ferry service (not Corniglia). Or take the train to Monterosso or Vernazza and take the ferry the other direction back to La Spezia.
How many days do you need in Cinque de Terre?
Ideally you’d want to spend three or four days visiting the Cinque Terre to do it justice. That’d give you time to explore each village, do a couple of half-day walks and a boat trip along the coast.
What is the best way to visit Cinque Terre?
By Train: Once in Italy, train is the best way to reach Cinque Terre. There’s a local train, the Cinque Terre Express, which runs along the coast between the stations of La Spezia Centrale and Levanto.
Is there a direct train from La Spezia to Florence?
Yes, there is a direct train from La Spezia to Florence. We usually find around 12 direct trains on the route from La Spezia to Florence every weekday.
How long is the train journey from Pisa to La Spezia?
Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale by train
| Journey time | From 42m |
|---|---|
| Distance | 40 miles (65 km) |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day |
| First train | 03:33 |
| Last train | 22:53 |
Does La Spezia have a beach?
La Spezia’s western coastline is very steep and rugged and its long breakwater is close to the sea. Beaches are mostly rocky and pebbled, although there are sandy spots to be found in Levanto and Monterosso.
Which train station in La Spezia?
La Spezia Centrale railway station is the main station of La Spezia, situated in the Piazza Medaglie d’Oro in the city centre.
Where do the cruise ships stop in La Spezia?
Sailing into the port of La Spezia, Italy. Cruise ships dock at the Molo Garibaldi wharf. Alternatively ships may tender their passengers into Porto Venere (2 miles to the west of La Spezia) or Lerici (2 miles to the east of La Spezia). Riomaggiore Cinque Terre is a short section of the spectactular Ligurian coast.
How to navigate the Cinque Terre?
Cinque Terre by Train All five towns are connected by a five-minute train ride.