How late do trains run from Cinque Terre to La Spezia?

The first train leaves at 00h26 from Riomaggiore, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia and Manarola to La Spezia Centrale; the last train leaves at 23h49.



In 2026, the train schedule between the Cinque Terre villages and La Spezia remains highly frequent, especially during the peak season from March 14 to November 1. During this time, the Cinque Terre Express and regional trains run late into the evening to accommodate diners and sunset viewers. Typically, the last trains from the northernmost village, Monterosso, toward La Spezia depart around 11:30 PM to midnight. It is important to note that the frequency drops significantly after 10:00 PM, moving from a train every 15–20 minutes to once or twice per hour. During the winter low season, services end earlier, often around 11:00 PM. Travelers are encouraged to use the Trenitalia app or the "Cinque Terre Treno" schedule for real-time updates, as maintenance works can occasionally shift the final "treno" of the night to an earlier slot.

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It is very important to validate all Cinque Terre train tickets before you board the train. The passengers who board a train without a validated ticket, or with an irregular ticket, will be issued with a penalty fare of at least 50 euros.

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Passengers found travelling without a valid ticket or with an irregular ticket will be issued with a penalty fare from 100 to 500 euros, in addition to the payment of the ticket price as well as procedural and postal costs, if applicable. The penalty is reduced by 50 % if paid within 5 days after notification.

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You can always have delayed trains but as rule the Italian trains run on time as well as well as anyone else.

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This town is worth visiting for two to three days. La Spezia is a port city that's located near Cinque Terre. It has a maritime museum and an old town with restaurants and shops. For visitors who choose not to stay in Cinque Terre, it makes a convenient base for exploring the area.

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Visit some of the villages Choose to visit two or three of the villages, for example Vernazza, Manarola and Riomaggiore. You have to skip Corniglia situated on top of a cliff 100 metres above sea level. If you are limited on time, take the train between the villages.

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You can walk the entire route in about six hours, if you take short breaks—although many hikers prefer to spread the route out over a few days at a strolling pace, stopping to enjoy the towns along the way. You can start from either direction (Monterosso, heading south, or Riomaggiore, heading north).

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The accommodations are cheaper in La Spezia than if you were to stay in Cinque Terre, and the roads are a lot easier to navigate with luggage! La Spezia makes a great home base for your northern Italy / Cinque Terre adventures!

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Cinque Terre is a collection of five seaside villages on a 2-mile (3 km) stretch of Italy's northwest coast. Known as the Italian Riviera due to its dramatic setting, it takes a mere day to visit each of these gems. Two to three days would allow you to enjoy its beaches and discover the culture via a cooking class.

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If you do decide to day-trip, the big but easygoing town of La Spezia is far closer than Genoa or Pisa, with just a seven-minute commute to the closest Cinque Terre village, Riomaggiore, and around 15 to 25 minutes to the farthest village, Monterosso.

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If you miss your train, simply approach the ticket counter, or Biglietteria, present your original ticket, and ask about your options. The representative will be able to advise you based on your individual ticket.

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