The Cinque Terre could only be reached by sea or foot until the beginning of last century.
Today they are easily accessible either by train or car. You can drive to all five villages but cars are not permitted beyond the entrance of each town (up to one km away from the center) and parking lots are scarce.

The local La Spezia-Genova trains are regular and by far the most convenient and economical way to get to and around the Cinque Terre.

Show map of Cinque Terre

Show map of Corniglia

how to arrive by train

The trains between La Spezia and Genova depart once or twice every hour.
For a train timetable visit the official site of Italian Railways (F.S. Spa) click here

how to arrive by car

The nearest Highway exit is "CARRODANO" on the A12 Genova-Livorno highway.

You can reach Corniglia by car from La Spezia (18 Km) driving on the S.S. n°370 "Litoranea delle 5 Terre".