Cinqueterre from Livorno: Private transfer to La Spezia

Ship to train station and back: nine hours to explore Cinqueterre on your own schedule

A private roundtrip transfer from Livorno port to La Spezia train station lets you spend a full day exploring Cinqueterre's five villages by train without arranging your own transport. The driver picks you up at the ship, drops you at the station to catch the train through Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia and Vernazza, then meets you at 4:30pm for the return to the port. Air-conditioned vehicle with free wifi. Infant seats available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Transfer and Cinqueterre visit

• Pick up at Livorno port
• Drive to La Spezia train station
• Take train visiting Cinqueterre villages
• Return to La Spezia train station
• Drive back to Livorno port

The experience

The transfer solves the logistics problem: you arrive at Livorno port without a car, and getting to Cinqueterre means reaching La Spezia train station first. The driver handles that leg, leaving you at the platform with time to buy a ticket and board the train that connects all five villages. You move through the towns at your own pace (hiking between them, stopping for lunch, sitting in a piazza as long as you want), while the driver waits at a fixed time to bring you back to the ship.

The day runs nine hours total. After pickup at the ship, the drive to La Spezia takes roughly an hour. You then have the afternoon and early evening in Cinqueterre before the 4:30pm meeting at the train station. The vehicle is private, air-conditioned and carries free wifi. If you're traveling with infants or small children, specialized seats are available at reservation.

This is a transfer, not a guided tour: the driver takes you to the train, not through the villages. You buy your own train ticket and decide which stops to visit and for how long. The return timing is fixed at 4:30pm, so plan your last village visit to leave time for the train ride back to La Spezia.

What’s included

• Private roundtrip transfer from Livorno port to La Spezia train station.
• air-conditioned vehicle with free wifi on board.
• specialized infant seats available on request at no extra charge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:45

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tuscany Taste Tour di Maurizio Mancini

Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you're arriving by ship in Livorno without a car and want to spend the day moving through Cinqueterre at your own pace. The fixed 4:30pm pickup at La Spezia means you control how long you stay in each village, as long as you catch a train back by that time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I get from the ship to Cinqueterre on this transfer?

The driver picks you up at Livorno port and drives you to La Spezia train station, where you board the regional train that stops in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia and Vernazzo. You explore the villages on your own, then take the train back to La Spezia by 4:30pm to meet the driver for the return to the ship.

What time do I need to be back at La Spezia train station?

The driver waits at 4:30pm at La Spezia train station. You should plan to catch a train that gets you back by that time so the return drive to Livorno port stays on schedule.

Is a guide included in this transfer?

No guide accompanies you. The driver takes you from the ship to the train station and back. You explore Cinqueterre independently by train. The driver speaks English and Italian if you have questions during the transfer itself.

What's included in the nine-hour booking?

Private roundtrip transportation from Livorno port to La Spezia train station and back. Air-conditioned vehicle with free wifi. You arrange and pay for your own train ticket to move between the Cinqueterre villages and any meals or activities in the towns.

Can I bring a stroller or car seat for my infant?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available on request at the time you make your reservation, and there is no extra charge. Infants and small children can also ride in a pram or stroller.