Parking in La Spezia Near the Station: The Smart Way to Visit the Cinque Terre
Marco
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If you've ever tried to reach the Cinque Terre by car, you know the hard part isn't the drive — it's the parking. The five villages have narrow streets, limited spaces reserved mostly for residents, and centres closed to traffic, with daily rates that can climb to €35. That's why the smartest move is to leave your car in La Spezia and hop on the train.
La Spezia Centrale is the main gateway to the Cinque Terre: the Cinque Terre Express reaches Riomaggiore in about 8 minutes and Monterosso in just over 20. The only question left is where to leave the car — and in summer, near the station, that's easier said than done.
With Parkito you can now book a private parking spot online, just 100 metres from the station, in advance and with your place guaranteed. This guide covers where to park in La Spezia, what it costs, how to reach each village by train, and how to book in seconds.
Parking near La Spezia station is hard in summer and at weekends: few spaces, queues and traffic. The easiest way to visit the Cinque Terre is to leave the car in La Spezia and continue by train. With Parkito you book a private space 100 m from the station online and in advance: guaranteed spot, clear price, automated access and zero stress. You can book straight from the web — no app download required.
Why park in La Spezia to visit the Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre — Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso — are five villages clinging to the cliffs, linked by winding, narrow roads. Most village car parks are reserved for residents, sit uphill away from the centre, and are expensive (often €25–35 a day) and full by mid-morning in high season. The village centres are also closed to traffic, with cameras and fines for anyone who enters a restricted (ZTL) zone by mistake.
Leaving your car in La Spezia solves all of this at once: more spaces, lower prices, and a fast, frequent train. The Cinque Terre Express departs from La Spezia Centrale and stops in all five villages — the quickest, cheapest and most relaxed way to explore the coast without worrying about parking or ZTL fines.
The Parkito parking: 100 metres from La Spezia station
The Parkito space sits just 100 metres from La Spezia Centrale station — the same station your train to the Cinque Terre leaves from. Park, grab your bags, and you're on the platform in a two-minute walk.
Why it beats the usual options:
- Guaranteed spot — book ahead and your place is waiting, even on peak-season weekends. No circling, no queues.
- Private and secure — a reserved space that's yours for the whole stay.
- Clear, upfront price — you know the cost when you book, with no surprises at a pay machine.
- Automated access — enter and exit from your smartphone, with no paper tickets or staff to wait for.
- Flexible booking — choose the exact length of your stay, from a few hours to several days.
How to book online
The big change: you can now book straight from the web, without installing anything. It takes a few steps: