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La Spezia CentraleLevanto

A Cinque Terre regional train emerging from a tunnel beside Corniglia station
At Corniglia, the regional train briefly emerges between the coastal corridor’s closely spaced tunnels.Photo: Remontees · CC BY-SA 4.0
Duration
Approx. 25–35 min
Distance
21.41 km
Train
Coastal regional rail journey
Reservation
Not required

A quick regional railway journey through the five Cinque Terre villages, where tunnels give way to brief views of the Ligurian coast.

Seat view guide

Best Side to Sit

La Spezia CentraleLevanto

Overall recommendation

Left

Best for the greatest share of the prepared scenic sections, with important right-side and both-side moments noted below.

It changes along the way

  • Riomaggiore coastal reveal79 km · Limited dataLeft
  • Manarola–Corniglia coast914 km · Limited dataVaries
  • Monterosso coastline1417 km · Limited dataLeft

Some sections are early guidance based on limited reports.

Explore the route

Interactive Route Map

Preparing the route

From La Spezia Centrale to Levanto, via Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso.

Scenic journey timeline

Along the Journey

A calm guide to the moments worth looking up for, arranged from La Spezia Centrale to Levanto.

  1. Departure · 0 km · 0 minLa Spezia Centrale
  2. Arrival · 21 km · 30 minLevanto

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Journey Highlights

Journey overview

What to Expect

Reservations
Not required for this journey.
Train
Coastal regional rail journey
Operated by
Trenitalia

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Practical Information

The service
This guide covers the regional railway corridor, not one premium train product. Individual trains and stopping patterns vary.Check current operator information
5 Terre Express
Trenitalia operates additional seasonal regional services between La Spezia and Levanto in 2026. Check current dates and schedules before travel.Check current operator information
Tickets
Regional services do not use reserved seats. Travel with the correct regional ticket and follow current validation rules.Check current operator information
Cinque Terre Train Card
The National Park’s Train Card includes regional rail travel on the La Spezia–Levanto corridor together with Park services; conditions can change.Check current operator information
When to look
Much of the line is in tunnel. Keep the timeline close: the strongest coastal views can last only seconds.

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Route & data sources

  • Railway / map dataOpenStreetMap

    Prepared from 56 RFI-operated main-line railway ways; © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

  • Operator informationTrenitalia — Travel around 5 Terre

    Current 2026 seasonal service context, corridor, stations, and regional travel information.

  • Scenic contextParco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre

    Official park geography, rail access, and Cinque Terre Train Card context.

  • Rallii guidanceRallii guidance

    Curated scenic-window sequencing and deliberately cautious directional viewing guidance.