How to Get to Cinque Terre
Airports, onward transport, and entry requirements for Cinque Terre, Italy.
Getting There
Nearest Airport: Genoa Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) or Pisa International (PSA)
Flight Hubs: London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, mostly via Pisa or Genoa. Rome (La Spezia by train, 3.5h).
Local Transport: Cinque Terre Card covers trains between villages and trail access (€18.50/day, ~$20). No cars in villages. Ferries run April to October (€5-8 per hop, ~$5.50-9).
Visa: Schengen zone: most Western passports visa-free for 90 days in any 180; others need a Schengen visa. EES biometric checks now in effect; ETIAS pre-authorisation expected from late 2026.