The Ultimate Cinque Terre Train Travel Guide #5 Genoa to Cinque Terre by train

Genoa looks like it’s very close to Cinque Terre, but it’s actually much further away compared to La Spezia. In the summer there are multiple ferries that go from Genoa to the towns of Cinque Terre. I would not recommend this, as these ferries and cruise ships are degrading the water quality in the region. Besides, the train system is very accessible!

If you want to use the unlimited Cinque Terre train travel pass, you’ll have to first take a regional train to Levanto from either of the two Genoa train stations. This takes about one hour. Then, you can hope on the train in Levanto.