I'm a beginning traveler. Wondering if someone could offer suggestions on how to get from Nice to Cinque Terra using public transportation. Also, is it best to buy train tickets now? Or can we wait until the day of travel. Thanks!
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11852 posts
You can take a French train to Genoa, then transfer to a local Italian train. Use Captain Train for the easiest purchasing of SNCF tickets Nice to Genoa. There may be discounts for buying in advance.
Once in Italy, you can buy your local ticket to wherever you want to end up in the Cinque Terre.
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Thank you.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
How to Look Up Train Schedules and Routes Online gives you the DB train schedule link and tips for using it. This doesn't sell tickets, but gives good schedule detail.
Posted by
195 posts
I have been looking at http://www.rome2rio.com/ to figure out our travel plans. I've not yet booked tickets based on this website, as the train travel I've done so far has been straightforward/within one country, but it seems like it tells you exactly what your options are. I'm not sure about trains from France, but when we were in Italy last year, the cheaper seats do sell out, so you may end up paying more if you don't buy the tickets in advance. Within Cinque Terre itself, it is fine to buy tickets the day of.
Posted by
Boston
1816 posts
If you are arriving at Nice Airport, there is a bus from there direct to Genoa. Search for Ouibus.