Getting to Cinque Terre National Park
Cinque Terre National Park sits in Liguria, Italy, with La Spezia the nearest town of any size — about 8.5 km (5.3 mi) out, or roughly 14 min of driving.
Drive times from Cinque Terre National Park
Cinque Terre National Park sits close enough to Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, and Val Grande National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
| Val Grande National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| La Spezia | 8.5 km (5.3 mi) | 14 min |
| Sestri Levante | 30.9 km (19.2 mi) | 45 min |
| Lavagna | 35.8 km (22.2 mi) | 50 min |
| Chiavari | 38.6 km (24 mi) | 53 min |
| Genoa | 69.4 km (43.1 mi) | 1 hr 26 min |
| Savona | 101 km (62.9 mi) | 1 hr 56 min |
| Loano | 117 km (72.5 mi) | 2 hr 10 min |
| Albenga | 120 km (74.7 mi) | 2 hr 13 min |
How to read these numbers
Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.
Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.
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Common questions
What is the closest town to Cinque Terre National Park?
La Spezia, about 8.5 km (5.3 mi) away — roughly 14 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Cinque Terre National Park?
The practical bases are La Spezia, Sestri Levante, and Lavagna — all within a reasonable drive of the park.