BGJ Posted August 3, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Can anyone tell me how difficult it might be to get from the La Spezia port in Italy to the main train station. We'd like to buy train tickets and go to Cinque Terre. Is it too far to walk? Or would it be better to look for a taxi? Thanks! BGJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted August 3, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2010 This is copied from Disney's web site: http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/europe/ports/la-spezia-italy/travel-information/ How to Get Around A variety of transportation options exist in La Spezia, many of which will take you within steps of some of the most popular sites in the area. Tender boats: Tender boats ferry guests from the ship to a promenade approximately 200 yards from downtown La Spezia. The walk to the city's main shopping district takes about 10 minutes. Taxis: Taxis are available 200 yards from the pier. Prices are generally determined by a meter with additional fees for suitcases, time of day and travel on holidays. A display in the cab lists some standard rates. If you are traveling longer distances, we recommend that you negotiate a price before your journey. Buses: Most major venues in La Spezia are accessible by foot, but there are 2 major bus lines available. Line "L" runs from the railway station to Lerici in 35 minutes with a bus departing every 15 minutes. Line "P" and "11" run from Piazza Chiodo to Portovenere in 1 hour with a bus departing every 30 minutes. Bus tickets are purchased at newsstands and must be stamped upon boarding. Train: The La Spezia railway station is a 15-minute walk from the pier. The train provides transportation to the Cinque Terre National Park. Guests can buy train and park tickets at an office inside the main gates of the railway station. Hope this helps (Google is your friend :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CintiPam Posted August 8, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Hi, BGJ, I can confirm that it is an easy, nice pleasant 15-minute walk from the tender dock to the train station. (We were there in May.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGJ Posted October 30, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Sorry I never "officially" replied to your great/helpful answers. We leave this week and plan on taking the train to Cinque Terra so all this was extremely helpful! Thank you! - BGJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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