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Firenze / Florence to La Spezia by train
How to take the rail journey from Florence/Firenze to La Spezia
Visiting the renowned Cinque Terre villages is easily done a on day trip by train from Florence/Firenze.
Though you can simplify things by taking one of the direct trains from Firenze S.M.Novella station to La Spezia, as you will be connecting in La Spezia for the trains on to the five coastal villages.
When you look up the journey most of the options you will see involve making connections in Pisa, but this isn't necessary,
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From Firenze S. M. Novella to La Spezia Centrale
Journey Summary
2hr 25min - 2hr 55min* (approx)
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: La Spezia Centrale
All trains also call at: Pisa and Viareggio
The Cinque Terre is an easy day trip from Firenze/Florence by train.
On Mondays to Saturdays take the 09:53 Regionale train from Firenze S.M.Novella and you should arrive in La Spezia Centrale at 12:20.
On Sundays there is usually a train at 10:53, which with a connection, will have you in the Cinque Terre by 13:30.
The trains will initially call at La Spezia Migliarina station, but take care not to leave the train there, you need to remain on the train until it arrives at La Spezia Centrale; the final stop.
There are typically 2 x trains per hour on from La Spezia which call at all of the Cinque Terre towns, Riomaggiore, Manorola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso
SMTJ has listed them in order of which is closest to La Spezia, though Monterosso, the furthest north is only around 20 mins from La Spezia by train.
Mon - Saturday = 5 x trains per day
Sunday = 7 x trains
Tickets
Book early and save: No
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | €13.60 |
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Good to Know
SMTJ's recommendation is to buy a Cinque Terre Card online, before departing from Florence.
It will enable to hop around the five villages by train and if you purchase it online, it will save you the time of queueing to purchase it at the station in La Spezia.
It's best to hop on to the next train in La Spezia Centrale as soon as you arrive there, so that you'll max the time you can then spend in the five villages.
Final Destination: La Spezia Centrale
All trains also call at: Pisa; Viareggio
On Mondays – Saturdays the Cinque Terre is an easy day trip from Firenze/Florence by train.
Take the 09:53 Regionale train from Firenze S.M.Novella to La Spezia Centrale – this train does not operate on Sundays.
You should arrive in La Spezia Centrale at 12:20, the train will initially call at La Spezia Migliarina station, but take care not to leave the train there, you need to remain on the train until it arrives at La Spezia Centrale – the final stop.
There are 2 x trains per hour on from La Spezia which call at all of the Cinque Terre towns – Riomaggiore, Manorola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.
We have listed them in order of which is closest to La Spezia, though Monterosso, the furthest north is only around 20 mins from La Spezia by train.
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