Not a hiker? That’s okay! There’s other ways to see the beautiful villages of Cinque Terre. You have the option to travel by boat or train. We tried both and loved the different perspective each gives.
By boat – there’s a ferry that costs €15 for a daily pass. It may not look like a very “formal” operation based on the where you purchase tickets from, but it totally is. We just purchased our tickets from a women sitting at a booth selling ferry tickets. But you should know that they only accept cash. For more information, visit their site.
(This is where you purchase your ticket for the boat)
By train – It quickly runs through all five villages multiple times a day. This is the cheapest and quickest way to see all the villages. It cost €3 for a one way ticket. I will admit that the timetables are slightly confusing, so I recommend asking a rail station employee for help if needed. For more information visit their official site.
Another option is to purchase the Cinque Terre Card that gives you unlimited access to the train, among other benefits (access to the hiking paths and wi-fi connection). For one day this card costs €7,50. For additional information on the card, visit their official site.