Route
Florence to Cinque Terre Private Transfer
Door to door from Florence to Cinque Terre — about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes on the A11 and A12 motorways (toll), with space for your luggage and the option to stop at Pisa.
The essentials
- Distance
- about 170 km to La Spezia and Levanto
- Drive time
- about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes without stops (traffic-dependent)
- Main road
- A11 and A12 motorways (toll)
- Public-transport alternative
- Trains via Pisa to La Spezia or Levanto take roughly 2.5 to 3 hours with a change
- Common pick-ups
- Florence hotels and villas, Santa Maria Novella station, Pisa airport
- Common drop-offs
- La Spezia, Levanto, and the parking areas above Monterosso and other villages
- Access
- The five villages are largely car-free and connected by train, ferry and footpaths. Vehicles stop at edge-of-village parking, so guests with heavy luggage should choose a base such as La Spezia or Levanto.
What's included
- Licensed operator and insured vehicle
- Fixed all-inclusive price: motorway tolls, parking and waiting
- Vehicle sized to your group and luggage
- Optional stops with an agreed time budget
- Driver details 24 hours before pick-up; dispatch contact throughout
Worth a stop between Florence and Cinque Terre
- Pisa — the Leaning Tower is about an hour from Florence; a 90-minute stop is enough
- Lucca — a walled town with a cycle-friendly rampart
- Carrara — the marble quarries above the coast
Luggage and the Cinque Terre
The villages have steps, narrow lanes and crowded trains, so luggage is the main problem. We usually recommend a private transfer to La Spezia or Levanto, where your bags stay in a hotel while you explore the villages by train and ferry. Tell us your lodging and we will advise the best drop-off.
Which vehicle?
We match the vehicle to your group and luggage: a sedan for up to 3 passengers, a van for up to 7, a minibus for larger groups. Tell us how many large suitcases you have and we will size it properly.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Florence to Cinque Terre transfer take?
About 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes without stops. Traffic, weather and time of day can add to that, so we plan the pick-up time with a buffer for connections.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Popular stops are Pisa, Lucca, Carrara. We agree the stop time in advance so the rest of your schedule stays predictable, and price it separately from the direct transfer.
Where will the driver pick us up and drop us off?
The five villages are largely car-free and connected by train, ferry and footpaths. Vehicles stop at edge-of-village parking, so guests with heavy luggage should choose a base such as La Spezia or Levanto. Your voucher shows the exact meeting point and the drop-off point before you travel.
Is the price per person?
No — per vehicle. Tolls and parking are included in our fixed price; any city access fee or extra stop is shown as a separate line before you confirm.
Facts on this page last reviewed: 2026-09-19.