What's the best way (other than a car) to get from Florence to Cinque Terre, and how long does it take?

Question

What's the best way (other than a car) to get from Florence to Cinque Terre, and how long does it take?

Answer 1

with car it takes more or less 3 hours, with the train more time because sometimes you should change your train, bus isn't good because it takes lots of time and it is very complicated....

Answer 2

The best way without a car is to take the train. Depending on exactly when you go, the best connections are in La Spezia or Pisa and the travel time will be slightly under 2 hr 30 min. The price will be around 16 euro - a little more or less depending on the specific trains. You could take all regional trains for 8.75 euro, but it will take 2 hr 50 min or more. You can check specific schedules and prices at the Italian train website: http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html

There's a train leaving Florence at 7:51 with a connection in La Spezia that will get you to Monterosso at 10:17.