FAQ, frequently asked questions for Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre foothpaths have different degrees of difficulty ...

Cinque Terre boats reservations can be done for:

Groups of at least 20 people, book directly via the link https://www.navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it/en/bookings/

For fewer than 20 people, simply go to the boarding area 15 minutes before departure time.

Visit Cinque Terre Boat Tours for more infos. 

On all regional trains – even those not marked with the special symbol – passengers are permitted to travel with a fully closed folding bicycle (even if not in the special bag) free of charge, provided that the size does not exceed 110 x 80 x 45 cm and does not cause danger or inconvenience to other passengers.

No, there is no entrance fee to the Cinque Terre National Park.

There are 48 hiking trails but you will only need a special ticket, a Cinque Terre Card, for the two most famous trails: Monterosso - Vernazza and Vernazza - Corniglia.

All other trails are for free.

We are not in charge for the Cinque Terre Card Online service (external link) on the Website "card.parconazionale5terre.it".

The online service is owned by the Cinque Terre National Park. You can find the contacts on their website.

No, you don't.

Whether you need a Cinque Terre Train Card or not, depends on how many journeys by train between the villages you intend to make. The card costs €16 a day for an adult. A single train ticket costs €4 per journey if bought point-to-point.

Anyway, if you plan to use the train at least twice in a day and also want to hike one of the coastal paths, you better buy a Cinque Terre Train Card. Another benefit of this card is avoiding long lines to purchase train tickets during the crowded summer season.

Fore more information: Cinque Terre Card