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Transport Information for Sestri Levante

The best way to travel from Parma Airport (PMF) to Sestri Levante

From Parma Airport (PMF), here are the best ways to travel to Sestri Levante:

1. Train:
From Parma Airport, take a taxi or shuttle to Parma train station (approximately 10–15 minutes). At Parma station, board a direct train to Sestri Levante. Trenitalia operates trains from Parma to Sarzana with a change of trains at La Spezia Centrale. The journey takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Tansport Information

The three closest international airports to Sestri Levante

The three closest international airports to Sestri Levante, Italy, are:

1. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA): Located approximately 47 km west of Sestri Levante.

2. Parma Airport (PMF): Around 94 km northeast of Sestri Levante.

3. Pisa International Airport (PSA): Situated about 103 km southeast of Sestri Levante.

These airports are the most convenient options for international travel to and from Sestri Levante

The best way to travel from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Sestri Levante

From Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), here are the best ways to travel to Sestri Levante:

1. Train:
Take the Genova Airlink shuttle bus from the airport to Genova Sestri Ponente Aeroporto train station (approximately 5 minutes). From Genova Sestri Ponente, board a train to Sestri Levante with a change of trains at Genova Piazza Principe.. The journey takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes.

The best way to travel from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Sestri Levante

From Pisa International Airport (PSA), here are the best ways to travel to Sestri Levante:

1. Train:
From the airport, take the Pisa Mover shuttle to Pisa Centrale train station (approximately 5–8 minutes). At Pisa Centrale, board a train to Sestri Levante. Trenitalia operates frequent services with a change of trains at La Spezia Centrale. The journey takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

2. Bus:
From the airport, take the Pisa Mover shuttle to Pisa Centrale train station (approximately 5–8 minutes), From Pisa Centrale, you can also take a bus to Sestri Levante. FlixBus operates services that take around 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Transport Hubs in Liguria

Aiport
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA): Is the primary international gateway for Liguria.
ITA Airways (AZ): Italy’s national airline and the largest operator at GOA.
Routes: Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
Ryanair (FR): A major low-cost carrier with a significant presence at GOA.
Routes: London Stansted (STN) – Manchester (MAN) – Dublin (DUB) – Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) – Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) – Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) – Cagliari Elmas (CAG) – Palermo (PMO) – Catania–Fontanarossa (CTA) – Naples International (NAP) – Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI)
Wizz Air (W6) / Wizz Air Malta (W4): Low-cost carriers focusing on Eastern European destinations.
Routes: Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) – Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD) – Warsaw Chopin (WAW)

Liguria, a coastal region in north-western Italy, is well-connected by rail, with several major train stations serving both regional and long-distance destinations. Here’s a list of major train stations in Liguria and their main destinations.
Major Train Stations:
Genova Piazza Principe (Genoa)
Connections: High-speed (Frecciarossa, Intercity) – Regional – International
Major Destinations:
North/West: Milan – Turin – Ventimiglia (French border)
South/East: La Spezia – Pisa – Rome – Naples
International: Nice – Marseille (via Ventimiglia)
Genova Brignole:
Connections: Regional and Intercity trains
Major Destinations: Milan – La Spezia – Sestri Levante – Savona – Cinque Terre towns
La Spezia Centrale: Gateway to eastern Liguria and Cinque Terre
Connections: Regional – Intercity – Some High-Speed Trains
Major Destinations: Pisa – Florence – Rome – Milan
Cinque Terre towns: Riomaggiore – Manarola – Corniglia – Vernazza – Monterosso
Savona: Important western Ligurian station
Connections: Regional and Intercity
Major Destinations: Genoa – Turin – Ventimiglia – Milan
Ventimiglia: Border station with France
Connections: Regional – Intercity – French TER trains
Major Destinations: Nice – Monaco – Cannes – Genoa Savona -Milan

Liguria’s rugged coastline and hilltop towns make buses an essential complement to trains, especially for reaching inland villages, tourist destinations not served by rail, and regional travel. While Liguria doesn’t have huge centralized bus terminals like major cities, each province has key hubs where most intercity and regional buses stop.
Major Bus Stations in Liguria
Genoa (Genova): – Piazza della Vittoria
Main Bus Operators: AMT Genova – FlixBus – ATP Esercizio
Destinations:
Local: Nervi – Voltri – Sestri Ponente – Pegli
Regional: Rapallo – Portofino (via Santa Margherita) – Chiavari – Recco – Lavagna
Inland towns: Casella (via rack railway + bus) – Val Bisagno
National/International: Milan – Turin – Florence – Nice (FlixBus)
La Spezia: – Piazza Chiodo
Main Bus Operators: ATC Esercizio, FlixBus
Destinations:
Cinque Terre (beyond train access): Biassa – Campiglia – Volastra – Lerici – Tellaro – San Terenzo (coastal towns) – Portovenere – popular but only reachable by bus or boat.
National: Florence – Rome (FlixBus)
Savona: – Corso Ricci
Main Bus Operators: TPL Linea – FlixBus
Destinations:
Local: Albissola Bergeggi Vado Ligure Spotorno – Cairo Montenotte Sassello – Altare
National: Turin – Milan (FlixBus or Itabus)
Imperia: – Oneglia FS Station
Main Bus Operators: Riviera Trasporti FlixBus
Destinations:
Local: Porto Maurizio – Diano Marina – San Bartolomeo al Mare
Regional: Sanremo – Ventimiglia – France (via Ventimiglia): Nice – Menton (FlixBus)

Ferry Ports
Port of Genoa: One of Italy’s largest ports, offering ferry services to Sardinia, Sicily, and Corsica.
Port of La Spezia: A key terminal for cruise ships and ferries.
Port of Savona: Provides ferry connections to Corsica and other Mediterranean destinations.

It is advisable to check the latest schedules for these transportation methods as they could be subject to change.