How to travel to Corniglia

The journey to Corniglia from Denmark: Plane, train, car or bus?

How to travel to Corniglia from Denmark – Corniglia in Cinque Terre in Liguria is a charming and authentic village that many dream of visiting. But what is the easiest way to get there? In this guide you will find the answer to how to travel to Corniglia by plane, train, car or bus from Denmark – including travel times, prices and practical tips.

Overview – the most important routes

• Fastest: Flight to Pisa + train to Corniglia (approx. 6,5–7 hours)
• Cheapest: Long-distance bus (approx. 31,5 hours, from €135)
• Flexible: Drive yourself by car (approx. 17 hours, from approx. DKK 2.200)
• Environmentally friendly: Train all the way (about 30 hours)

Plane + train – fastest and easiest solution

Route: Flight from Copenhagen to Pisa (direct), then train to Corniglia via La Spezia.

• Flight time: approximately 2 hours 20 minutes
• Train time: approx. 4–5 hours via La Spezia
• Total travel time: approximately 6,5–7 hours
• Price: approx. €85–313 (depending on booking time)

Alternatives: Flight to Bologna or Florence → train to Corniglia (about 8–9 hours total).

Self-drive – flexibility and vacation on the go

All the way by car: approximately 1.800 km and 17 hours of driving.

• Fuel + tolls: approx. DKK 2.200–3.700 (€300–470)
• Parking nearby: available on the outskirts of Corniglia, but limited

Possibility of driving trains: For example, Hamburg–Innsbruck → Italy (Autoreisezug) – saves energy and time in the mountains.

Train all the way – a climate-friendly alternative

Travel time: approximately 30 hours via Germany and Northern Italy (Ørestad → Salzburg → Verona → La Spezia → Corniglia)

Price: approx. €141–414. Overnight stay may be necessary.

Long-distance bus – cheap but long trip

Travel time: approximately 31,5 hours with changes along the way (e.g. Hamburg, Milan)

Price: from €135–218

Advantages: Low price and no train changes – but less comfort and longer duration.

Comparison of travel modes

Tips and advice

• Book flights and trains well in advance – especially during the summer months.
• Download the Trenitalia app for train times and ticket purchases in Italy.
• Consider combining flight + train for optimal time and price.
• Choose low season (May, June, September) – fewer tourists and cheaper tickets.
• From Corniglia station there are approximately 383 steps up – otherwise take the local minibus.

Tour operators for Corniglia

• TUI
• Cultural Travel Europe
• FDM Travel

also read

Corniglia – the hidden gem of the Cinque Terre

For more information about Corniglia (history, places to see, shuttle bus service, etc.), you can visit the official Consorzio Turistico Cinque Terre : Corniglia (Cinque Terre Consorzio Turistico).

Map of routes to Corniglia

Below you can see a typical route from Pisa Airport to Corniglia – one of the most popular travel options for Danish travelers. Click on the map to open it in Google Maps and customize your trip.