Cinque Terre and Livorno by Campervan

Quick summary: On a Tuscany campervan trip, the Cinque Terre’s five cliffside villages, around 1.5 to 2 hours north-west of Florence, are one of Italy’s most beautiful stretches of coast, but they’re not made for vehicles. Roads are narrow and steep, and parking near the villages is very limited, so base your campervan near La Spezia or Levanto and visit by train or boat. Livorno, Tuscany’s port, is a cruise stop with easy access to Pisa and Florence for a campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
Villages	Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore
From Florence	Around 1.5 to 2 hours to La Spezia
Getting around	Train and boat between villages
Bases	La Spezia and Levanto
Livorno	Cruise port
Tours	Cinque Terre day trips

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How do you visit the Cinque Terre with an RV?

Stay at a campsite or sosta camper area near La Spezia or Levanto, then take the local train or a boat tour between the villages. Hiking trails link some villages too.

Why not drive to the villages?

Access roads are narrow and winding, parking is minimal, and some areas are restricted. It’s far easier to arrive by train.

What about Livorno?

Livorno is a cruise port with routes to Pisa, Lucca and Florence. Livorno shore excursions and Cinque Terre shore excursions suit cruise passengers.

Which tours visit the Cinque Terre?

Cinque Terre day trips from Florence handle transport, trains and boats.

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