Italy's
Cinque Terre
Five Lands
In Medieval Italy
You seldom see cars
in the villages
because there are
few roads.
Cinque Terre
Five Lands
In Medieval Italy
You seldom see cars
in the villages
because there are
few roads.
Driving to Cinque Terre is an
option but Cinque Terre's main
railway which weaves in and out
of tunnels along the coast. Boats
are also important to Cinque
Terre, they shuttle between
villages.
There are few roads in Cinque
Terre so you therefore seldom
need a vehicle.
Each village has its own
character because they were
once isolated by the steep cliffs.
Now, however, the villages are
only a few minutes apart by train
or the passenger ferry that
makes frequent trips during the
day.
Trails also connect the villages.
The hills are terraced intensively
and make a perfect vacation
venue for hikers.
option but Cinque Terre's main
railway which weaves in and out
of tunnels along the coast. Boats
are also important to Cinque
Terre, they shuttle between
villages.
There are few roads in Cinque
Terre so you therefore seldom
need a vehicle.
Each village has its own
character because they were
once isolated by the steep cliffs.
Now, however, the villages are
only a few minutes apart by train
or the passenger ferry that
makes frequent trips during the
day.
Trails also connect the villages.
The hills are terraced intensively
and make a perfect vacation
venue for hikers.
Train, Rome To Cinque Terre Via La Spezia
The Train is the Best Way to Reach Cinque
Terre from Rome, Train Transportation Via La
Spezia is the Fastest and Most Economical
Option.
Train
Train from Rome, high speed to Monterosso or La
Spezia, is the easiest way to reach Cinque Terre. The
magic land on the coast of Italy made for the hiker was
isolated for centuries but now there are a few options for
your visit. The best two are to drive from Rome (Airport
FCO) or to go by train. Bus service is not a good option
and because you will not need a car in Cinque Terre, the
train delivers the best option.
Trains and Prices
The trains to Cinque Terre will offer choices. There is
fast train that will leave Roma Termini Station in Rome
and take 3 hours to reach La Spezia, a transportation
hub just south of Cinque Terre, This train costs $73
USD. Once in La Spezia, you connect to a regional
train to your village in Cinque Terre.
There is also a slower and less expensive train from
Rome that will reach La Spezia in 5-6 hours. Some
trains stop in Pisa and you make a connection to another
train. The economy fare currently runs at about $60. USD
(2010 price)
From La Spezia you hope to find a regional train that
stops in your village in the Cinque Terre.
If the train does not stop at your village, go to
Monterosso al Mar and get a train back, or take the boat
that shuttles between villages to reach your destination.
Cinque Terre also has bus service between villages as
part of the park and preserve that encompasses Cinque
Terre.
Terre from Rome, Train Transportation Via La
Spezia is the Fastest and Most Economical
Option.
Train
Train from Rome, high speed to Monterosso or La
Spezia, is the easiest way to reach Cinque Terre. The
magic land on the coast of Italy made for the hiker was
isolated for centuries but now there are a few options for
your visit. The best two are to drive from Rome (Airport
FCO) or to go by train. Bus service is not a good option
and because you will not need a car in Cinque Terre, the
train delivers the best option.
Trains and Prices
The trains to Cinque Terre will offer choices. There is
fast train that will leave Roma Termini Station in Rome
and take 3 hours to reach La Spezia, a transportation
hub just south of Cinque Terre, This train costs $73
USD. Once in La Spezia, you connect to a regional
train to your village in Cinque Terre.
There is also a slower and less expensive train from
Rome that will reach La Spezia in 5-6 hours. Some
trains stop in Pisa and you make a connection to another
train. The economy fare currently runs at about $60. USD
(2010 price)
From La Spezia you hope to find a regional train that
stops in your village in the Cinque Terre.
If the train does not stop at your village, go to
Monterosso al Mar and get a train back, or take the boat
that shuttles between villages to reach your destination.
Cinque Terre also has bus service between villages as
part of the park and preserve that encompasses Cinque
Terre.
The Gothic architecture of stone structures cobbled together in villages joined by a
network of walking trails gives the visitor a glimpse into life of Medieval times. The
five villages still practice the simple farm life and they harvest of the sea in small
boats.
nature park. The Park preserves the environment and the air quality by operating a
The villages built into rocky enclaves on the mountainside are surrounded by a
nature park. The Park preserves the environment and the air quality by operating a
shuttle between villages. If the hiking gets too much, the shuttle is a good option.
Walking is the ideal way to get around, however, the view while walking in the
terraced vineyards of the coast is a stunner.
At around $60 USD, the train out of Rome's Roma Termini is an ideal way to visit
Cinque Terre. You wont have the expense driving the 300 or so miles, paying tolls on
the highways, and paying to park a vehicle once you arrive. The train also puts other
cities like Pisa and Genoa within reach.
network of walking trails gives the visitor a glimpse into life of Medieval times. The
five villages still practice the simple farm life and they harvest of the sea in small
boats.
nature park. The Park preserves the environment and the air quality by operating a
The villages built into rocky enclaves on the mountainside are surrounded by a
nature park. The Park preserves the environment and the air quality by operating a
shuttle between villages. If the hiking gets too much, the shuttle is a good option.
Walking is the ideal way to get around, however, the view while walking in the
terraced vineyards of the coast is a stunner.
At around $60 USD, the train out of Rome's Roma Termini is an ideal way to visit
Cinque Terre. You wont have the expense driving the 300 or so miles, paying tolls on
the highways, and paying to park a vehicle once you arrive. The train also puts other
cities like Pisa and Genoa within reach.
Train Travel to Italy's Five Villages of the
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre's tour boats
connect the five villages
connect the five villages
Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mar are
connected by train. These villages can provide lodging, dining, and hiking in one
of the best preserved natural areas of the Mediterranean. Cinque Terre has
defied development due in part to its steep cliffs.
The villages celebrate fishing and intensive viticulture which has created a unique
landscape with stone walls so extensive that guidebooks make comparison to the
Great Wall of China.
connected by train. These villages can provide lodging, dining, and hiking in one
of the best preserved natural areas of the Mediterranean. Cinque Terre has
defied development due in part to its steep cliffs.
The villages celebrate fishing and intensive viticulture which has created a unique
landscape with stone walls so extensive that guidebooks make comparison to the
Great Wall of China.
No Passing for
commercial
vehicles
commercial
vehicles
No Passing
zone ends
zone ends
Highway or
Expressway
Expressway
Intersection
with right of
way to right
with right of
way to right
| Road showing right of way |
| Rotary with yield to traffic in rotary |
Speed limits in Italy will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities. Italian law states that you should have n International Driving Permit although the
rental car companies will ask only for your home State drivers license and passport
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities. Italian law states that you should have n International Driving Permit although the
rental car companies will ask only for your home State drivers license and passport
What To Wear in Italy:
Flying into Rome for a trip to Cinque Terre. Rome is warm year round so you can keep your wardrobe simple.
Rome is a sophisticated city and could require formal dress in some restaurants (Necktie suit jacket, dress)
Cinque Terre will be casual dress throughout.
Rome has a climate similar to the mid USA at sea level, cool Dec. Jan. 40s but no ice or snow, warm summers,
June July August, 80s possible light rain in Spring.
Cinque Terre is north of Rome on the Mediterranean Coast south of Genoa. Best months May June,
September October. Crowded July Augusts
Flying into Rome for a trip to Cinque Terre. Rome is warm year round so you can keep your wardrobe simple.
Rome is a sophisticated city and could require formal dress in some restaurants (Necktie suit jacket, dress)
Cinque Terre will be casual dress throughout.
Rome has a climate similar to the mid USA at sea level, cool Dec. Jan. 40s but no ice or snow, warm summers,
June July August, 80s possible light rain in Spring.
Cinque Terre is north of Rome on the Mediterranean Coast south of Genoa. Best months May June,
September October. Crowded July Augusts
Information for those Renting a vehicle in Rome
(Note: Vehicle rentals at Rome's airport include an airport tax}
Nonstop trains run to Rome's Termini Train Station from 7:30 am to 10 Pm
If you will cab into the city of Rome, the licensed Taxis with a meter are the best option.
Nonstop trains run to Rome's Termini Train Station from 7:30 am to 10 Pm
If you will cab into the city of Rome, the licensed Taxis with a meter are the best option.
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The Train from Rome To Cinque Terre Via La
Spezia will go through La Spezia to Monterosso.
Regional trains from Moterosso reach each
village in Cinque Terre.
Trains are available at Rome's Termini Station
Spezia will go through La Spezia to Monterosso.
Regional trains from Moterosso reach each
village in Cinque Terre.
Trains are available at Rome's Termini Station
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The best bet would be to buy a ticket from Rome to Monterosso al Mar,
(Monterosso) the northern most village of the Cinque Terre, and then catch the
regional train, or the shuttle boat if you are not carrying excess luggage, back to
your village. The fast train to Monterosso makes one connection at Massa
Centro and takes 4 hours 20 minutes at a cost of $57 USD.
Each town has a train station for the slow regional trains that go through tunnels
carved out of the cliffs. Four of the towns have shuttle boat service during the
day.
(Monterosso) the northern most village of the Cinque Terre, and then catch the
regional train, or the shuttle boat if you are not carrying excess luggage, back to
your village. The fast train to Monterosso makes one connection at Massa
Centro and takes 4 hours 20 minutes at a cost of $57 USD.
Each town has a train station for the slow regional trains that go through tunnels
carved out of the cliffs. Four of the towns have shuttle boat service during the
day.
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