• In spring and fall directly from Zurich (7.5 hours).
  • During other seasons, with one change in Milan to Genoa, from Genoa directly.
  • Travel to La Spezia directly from Genoa in around 1.5 hours. Reach all five villages directly from La Spezia using local train services.
  • More eco-friendly: travel from Zurich with approx. 7× lower CO2 emissions than by car.

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With just one change in Milan, you can travel to Genoa several times a day, and from there you can travel via La Spezia to the Cinque Terre. In April and May, as well as from October to December, you can even take advantage of direct connections from Zurich to La Spezia. 

Cinque Terre in images.

  • Hiking in Cinque Terre
  • Swimming, diving and kayaking trails
  • Train connections between the five villages