Transport Information for Ventimiglia

Tansport Information

The three closest international airports to Ventimiglia

The three closest international airports to Ventimiglia are:

1. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) France: Located 34 km southwest of Ventimiglia.

2. Cuneo International Airport (CUF): Found 84 km north of Ventimiglia.

3. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA): Situated 120 km northeast of Ventimiglia.

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

The best way to travel from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) France to Ventimiglia

There are several ways to travel from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) to Ventimiglia

1. Bus:
Take the Zou! Lignes Express Régionales bus from Aéroport Terminal 2 to Gare Routière in Menton. Transfer to the Zestbus line 25 from Menton Gare Routière to Ventimiglia. Duration: Around 2 hours 44 minutes.

2. Train:
Take the tram (L2) from Aéroport Terminal 2 to Nice-Ville Train Station. Board a TER train from Nice-Ville to Ventimiglia. Duration: Around 1 hour 30 minutes.

The best way to travel from Cuneo International Airport (CUF) to Ventimiglia

There are several ways to travel from Cuneo International Airport (CUF) to Ventimiglia, depending on your preference.

1. Train:
Take a taxi or shuttle from Cuneo Airport to Fossano Train Station. Board a Trenitalia train from Fossano to Ventimiglia usually with a change at Cuneo. Duration: Around 3 hours 45 minutes.

2. Bus:
Take a taxi or shuttle from Cuneo Airport to Fossano Bus Station. Board a Eurores bus from Fossano to San Remo. Transfer to another bus from San Remo to Ventimiglia. Duration: Around 3 hours 57 minutes.

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

There are several ways to travel from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Ventimiglia, depending on your preference.

1. Train:
Take a taxi or shuttle from GOA Airport to Genova Sestri Ponente Train Station. Board a Trenitalia train from Genova Sestri Ponente to Ventimiglia usually with a change at Savona. Duration: Around 2 hours 30 minutes.

2. Bus Transfer:
Take a taxi or shuttle from GOA Airport to Genova Piazza Principe Bus Station. Board a FlixBus or local bus from **Genova Piazza Principe to Ventimiglia.
Duration: Around 3 hours 15 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.