Rome, the eternal city
By train from Roma Termini to La Spezia it is about four hours, then the local train to the villages. By private transfer it is roughly five hours door to door with no changes: it makes sense above all with luggage, with children, or when you land at Fiumicino after a long flight.
When the train is the right answer
For two people without bulky luggage the train from Rome is comfortable and cheap. The change at La Spezia Centrale is straightforward and local trains to the villages run frequently.
When the private transfer is worth it
When you land at Fiumicino after an intercontinental flight, when there are four or more of you, or when you travel with small children. In those cases the sum is no longer only the price: it is how many times you have to load and unload the suitcases.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take from Rome to the Cinque Terre?
- About four hours by train to La Spezia plus the local train, or about five hours door to door by private transfer with no changes.
Private transfers with a licensed driver, a fixed price agreed before you travel, nothing upfront. And the whole itinerary too, if you want it.