The fastest way to get to and around the Cinque Terre villages is by train. The Cinque Terre Express trains are running from March 16 until November 3, 2024. The regional trains run frequently, every 20 minutes, and stop in Levanto, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manaroila, Riomaggiorte and La Spezia. The regional trains also run between the five villages during winter once or twice an hour.
Prices train tickets Cinque Terre 2024
A one-way train ticket with Cinque Terre Express trains between any two stations vary based on when you are visiting (low, medium or peak season) from 5 to 10 euros for adults. Children aged 4-11 receive a 50% discount. In the following calendar you can find the category based on the travel date.
Category A - green: Adults €5 - Children €2,50
Category B - yellow: Adults €8 - Children €4
Category C - red: Adults €10 - Children €5
The Cinque Terre Card
If you are hiking the trails and wish to travel by train back and forth between the villages during your visit, the most convenient is to buy a Cinque Terre Card.
There are two types of Cinque Terre Cards available:
- The Cinque Terre Trekking Card costs 7.50 euros per day for adults or 14.50 euros for 2 days and allows access to the two paid hiking trails. Children aged 4 to 11 pay 4.50 euros per day or 7.20 euros for 2 days. Only the stages Monterosso - Vernazza and Vernazza - Corniglia are subject to a fee, all other hiking trails are free.
- The Cinque Terre Treno MS Card (train + hiking) costs for adults, depending on the period of visit, from 19.50 euros to 32.50 euros per day, from 34 euros to 59 euros for 2 days and from 46.50 euros to 78.50 euros for 3 days. There are discounts for children, families and seniors over 70. In addition to the use of the paid hiking trails, the train card also includes unlimited train journeys on the regional trains on the Levanto - Cinque Terre - La Spezia route.
The high season, from March 16 to November 3, is divided into three categories. See the following calendar.
Category A - green: Weekdays in March, April, May and October
Category B - yellow: June, September and some weekends
Category C - red: July and August, weekends and holidays
| Cinque Terre Treno MS Card (train + hiking) |
Category A Low season (green) |
Category B Medium season (yellow) |
Category C Peak season (red) |
| Adults 1 day (from 12 to 69 years old) |
19,50 | 27 | 32,50 |
| Adults 2 days (from 12 to 69 years old) |
34 | 48,50 | 59 |
| Adults 3 days (from 12 to 69 years old) |
46,50 | 65,50 | 78,50 |
In addition there are discounts for children (from 4 to 11 years old), seniors (over 70) and families available.
Children from 0 to 3 years are free of charge.
Train timetable Cinque Terre 2024
The following Cinque Terre train schedule is valid from March 18, 2024. The schedule is continuously updated. Click on the image to enlarge!
Cinque Terre Trekking Card
The Cinque Terre Trekking Card includes:
- access to the two chargeable hiking paths (Monterosso - Vernazza - Corniglia, all other paths are free!)
- use of the buses within the park
- reduced entrance fee to museums in La Spezia
Price adults:
7,50 euros for 1 day
14,50 euros for 2 days
Price children 4-11 years:
4,50 euros for 1 day
Family ticket: 19,50 euros for 1 day
You can buy the Trekking Card at the entrance of each path. Please note that there are 48 hiking trails, but you only need the Trekking Card for the following two coastal paths: Monterosso - Vernazza and Vernazza - Corniglia. All other paths are for free.
Cinque Terre Treno MS Card
The Cinque Terre Train Card includes:
- unlimited train travel on the Levanto - Cinque Terre - La Spezia line
- use of the buses within the park
- access to the two chargeable hiking paths (Monterosso - Vernazza - Corniglia, all other paths are free!)
- reduced entrance fee to museums in La Spezia
Is it worth buying the Cinque Terre Train Card?
It depends on how many times you intend to use the trains between the villages in one day. If you plan to use the trains at least twice in a day and also want to hike one of the coastal paths, it is worth buying the Cinque Terre Train Card.