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Livorno to Cinque Terre: Can You Do It in a Port Day?
Yes, Livorno to Cinque Terre works as a port day when a 9 hours tour from the ship does the driving and keeps the timing. This guide compares the two day tours, explains what they include and what costs extra, and covers the park's train card, the distance and who should skip the trip.
Quick answer Two tours, both 9 hours, both with Pisa
Yes. Both tours from Livorno to the Cinque Terre last 9 hours and add a stop in Pisa, so the day fits a normal port call. The shared coach day costs $80 per person and the private minivan day $456.06 per person.
Key takeaways
- The budget pick is Day Trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre's Manarola at $80 per person, with the port shuttle to the meeting point included.
- Groups of up to 8 can take the Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port at $456.06 per person, met in front of the ship.
- The private day adds ferry or train tickets of up to 30 EUR per person, paid on top: see what the private excursion includes.
- Shorter port call? Compare the city days on the livorno florence tours homepage.
Day Tours from Livorno to the Cinque Terre
Both tours start at the port, last 9 hours, visit Pisa as well as the coast and can be cancelled for free up to 24 hours ahead. They differ on group size, how many villages you see and who handles the clock.
from $80
Cinque Terre day
Pisa and Manarola Day Trip from Livorno
Pisa and the Cinque Terre village of Manarola in one coach day, 2.5 hours in Manarola.
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from $456.06
Private Cinque Terre and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno
Private Cinque Terre and Pisa for up to 8, three villages by ferry, pickup in front of the ship.
Check AvailabilityHow do the Livorno to Cinque Terre tours compare?
The shared coach day is the cheaper way to see one village, while the private minivan day covers three villages with a tour leader and starts at the ship.
The table sets the two tours side by side on the points that decide a shore day. Prices are per person.
The two tours side by side
The shared coach day spends its coast time in Manarola only. The private day moves between three villages, by ferry boat as standard and by train when the boats do not run. Both carry free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
| Tour | Price | Length | Villages | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre's Manarola | $80 | 9 hours | Manarola, plus Pisa | Couples and solo travellers on a budget |
| Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port | $456.06 | 9 hours | Three villages, plus Pisa | Families and groups of up to 8 |
Rating and operator
Day Trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre's Manarola is run by Sightseeing Experience and holds a 4.3 rating from 205 reviews. Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port is run by Bellaitalia Tour and holds a 4.9 rating from 94 reviews. On the coast, the park's Train Card covers the trains between the villages and the park bus, which matters on the private day when the sea closes the ferries.
Source: Cinque Terre National Park.
The pastel houses of Manarola in the Cinque Terre. Photo: Federica Cidale, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How far is Livorno from Cinque Terre?
On the coach tour the road from Pisa to Manarola takes a little over an hour and a half, and the drive back to Livorno slightly longer.
Distance matters less than drive time on a port day, because the ship sets the deadline.
Drive times on the shared tour
The shared coach leaves Livorno and reaches Pisa in about half an hour. After the Pisa stop it drives on to Manarola, a leg of about an hour and forty minutes. The return from Manarola to Livorno takes about an hour and three quarters. Times can shift with traffic, and the operator guarantees the return in time for your ship.
The private minivan publishes no fixed drive times. Its departure follows your cruise timetable, and if the day runs tight the leader can skip one village to keep you on schedule.
Where the coast begins
The Cinque Terre rail line runs between La Spezia and Levanto, and the park sells its Train Card at the Infopoints in every station on that stretch. If you come by rail on your own, La Spezia is the gateway station where you can buy the card before the villages.
Source: Cinque Terre National Park.
What is the easiest way to get to Cinque Terre?
The easiest way from a cruise ship is a tour that collects you at the port and brings you back on time.
Cruise ships berth at the terminals run by Porto di Livorno 2000, whose Cruise Terminal sits at Piazzale dei Marmi 12. From there you have three choices.
Private tour from the gangway
Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port meets you inside the port, just outside the ship, with a name sign. No shuttle is needed. It also drops you back in front of the ship.
Shared coach from the town meeting point
Day Trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre's Manarola meets at the Shore Experience stop on Via Claudio Cogorano in Livorno. The cruise shuttle bus from the port to that stop is included in the price, and the return in time for your ship is guaranteed.
On your own by train
Going alone means getting from the port to Livorno Centrale, taking a train north to La Spezia and changing onto the regional line into the villages. Nobody waits for you if a connection fails, so leave a wide margin before all-aboard.
Sources: Porto di Livorno 2000, Cinque Terre National Park.
Is there a high speed train to Cinque Terre?
No, the five villages sit on the regional line between La Spezia and Levanto, which the park's Train Card covers.
The trains that stop in the villages are regional services, and the park sells a day card that covers them.
What the Train Card covers
The Cinque Terre Train Card covers the trains in the park area, the Blue Trail between Monterosso, Vernazza and Corniglia and the Via dell'Amore, and the park bus within the villages. It also gives free use of the toilets in the railway stations of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.
You buy it at the Park Infopoints in the stations from La Spezia to Levanto, or online on the park's card site.
Off-season Train Card prices
From 2 November to 31 December the adult Train Card costs $19.17 (€17.30) for 1 day, $32.13 (€29) for 2 days and $37.68 (€34) for 3 days, according to the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre.
Source: Cinque Terre National Park.
What is included and what costs extra?
The shared tour includes the coach and the port shuttle but not food, while the private tour includes the minivan and tour leader but charges ferry or train tickets of up to 30 EUR per person on top.
Know the split before you book, because village transport and lunch are the items that catch people out.
Shared coach day
Day Trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre's Manarola includes coach transport and the cruise shuttle bus from the port to the meeting point. Entry to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is included only if you choose that option. Food and drinks are not included, so bring cash for lunch in Manarola.
Private minivan day
Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port includes a minivan with air conditioning, pickup and drop-off in front of the ship and a tour leader. Lunch and gratuities are not included. Ferry boat or train tickets between the villages are extra, up to 30 EUR per person.
Children pay only their ferry or train tickets.
Hiking between villages
If you plan to walk a trail on your own, the park sells a Cinque Terre Trekking Card for adults at $11.08 (€10) per day, $16.62 (€15) on high-season days and $18.84 (€17) for 2 days, according to the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre.
What does the day look like?
Both tours spend the morning on Pisa or the coast and bring you back to the port in about 9 hours.
The two tours spend their hours very differently.
Shared coach day
The coach drives to Pisa first. You get about an hour and three quarters of free time on the Piazza dei Miracoli, with an optional climb of the Leaning Tower. Children under 8 cannot climb the Tower.
The coach then drives to Manarola, where you get about two and a half hours to walk, take photos and eat. The coach then drives back to Livorno.
Private minivan day
The minivan leaves from the ship at a time set by your cruise timetable. A tour leader takes you through three villages, moving between them by ferry boat. When the ferries do not run, the transfers move to the train.
Pisa comes on the same day. If you bring your own walking plans, the Train Card also opens the Blue Trail between Monterosso, Vernazza and Corniglia.
Source: Cinque Terre National Park.
Is a day trip to Cinque Terre worth it?
Yes, if your ship stays long enough for a 9 hours tour and you are happy to see one to three villages rather than all five.
The coast is the most scenic day you can take from Livorno, but it asks more of you than a city day.
Who should go
The day suits travellers who want sea, cliffs and harbours rather than museums, and who can manage steps and slopes. The private tour asks for a moderate level of fitness. The shared coach day involves a lot of walking and is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
Who should skip it
Skip it if your port call is short, if you use a wheelchair or if the forecast is bad. The private operator can cancel in bad weather. A shorter day in Florence, Pisa or Lucca fits better, and you can compare those on the livorno florence tours homepage.
Source: Cinque Terre National Park.
How do you choose between the two tours?
Pick the shared coach for the lowest price per person and the private minivan for more villages, a smaller group and a start at the gangway.
Price per person, group size and how much of the coast you want decide it.
Pick the shared coach if
You are one or two people, you want the lowest cost and one village is enough. Book Day Trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre's Manarola at $80 per person, rated 4.3 from 205 reviews.
Pick the private minivan if
You travel as a family or a small group of up to 8, you want three villages and a leader, and you prefer to be met at the ship. Book Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port at $456.06 per person, rated 4.9 from 94 reviews. Budget up to 30 EUR per person for ferry or train tickets, or plan a Train Card if you stay on your own.
Source: Cinque Terre National Park.
Livorno to Cinque Terre FAQ
Can I see all five villages in one port day?
Not on these tours. The shared coach day visits Manarola and the private day covers three villages, as on the Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port.
Do the tours guarantee I make my ship?
The shared day guarantees the return in time for your ship. The private day follows your cruise timetable and can skip one village if time runs short, as listed on the Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port.
Is food included on the Cinque Terre tours?
No. Food and drinks are not included on the Day Trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre's Manarola, and lunch is not included on the private day.
Can children join?
Yes. On the private day children pay only their ferry or train tickets. On the Day Trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre's Manarola children under 8 cannot climb the Leaning Tower.
What if the sea is rough?
On the private day the transfers between villages move to the train when the ferries do not run, and the Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port can be cancelled in bad weather.
Where can I compare other days out from Livorno?
Florence, Pisa and Lucca days are all on the livorno florence tours homepage.
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