Best to Walk Down... Up is just too challenging! Corniglia is the only town of the 5 that does not have a port... which means, its located on a hilltop! To get to the town centre, if you are coming by train, you will have to climb for a good 10-15mins up the stairs.. and mind you, its non stop stairs.

Corniglia is unique among the five Cinque Terre villages because it is the only one not located directly on the water; it sits on a high promontory about 100 meters above sea level. When you exit the Corniglia train station in 2026, you have two main options to reach the village center. The most famous route is the "Lardarina" staircase, which consists of 33 flights and 382 brick steps. This walk typically takes 15 to 20 minutes for a person of average fitness, offering stunning views of the coast as you ascend. If you have heavy luggage or want to avoid the climb, there is a small green shuttle bus (included with the Cinque Terre Card) that runs every few minutes from the station to the village square, taking about 5 minutes. Alternatively, there is a paved road that winds up the hill, which is a longer but more gradual walk (about 25 minutes). For the best experience, many travelers take the bus up with their bags and walk the stairs down when leaving to enjoy the panoramic descent back to the tracks.