HOW TO ARRIVE IN LERICI
AIRPLANE
Flying to Pisa International Airport - Galileo Galilei is the most convenient option as this is the closest airport to Lerici (approx. 80km).
Pisa Airport is directly connected to the Italian Railway Network through the Pisa Mover shuttle. The railway terminal is located just outside the departure hall and is connected to Pisa Central Station by a direct shuttle service.
From Pisa central station there are frequent trains to Sarzana or La Spezia Centrale (see directions below), however just keep in mind that the last train from Pisa will depart at about 22:30.
Your other option is to fly to the Cristoforo Colombo International airport in Genoa which is the main airport serving Liguria, or to other nearby airports such as Florence (www.aeroporto.firenze.it - 150km), Bologna (Guglielmo Marconi, www.bologna-airport.it - 215km) or Milano (Linate and Malpensa, www.sea-aeroportimilano.it - 240km) and then take a train to La Spezia Centrale or Sarzana (see below).
However, we highly recommend you flying to Pisa airport if you can, as this is the easiest and quickest way of getting to Lerici.
TRAIN AND BUS
In Lerici there is no train station. The closest train stations are Sarzana (7 km) or La Spezia Centrale (11 km). From both these train stations, you can reach Lerici by bus or taxi.
By Bus: bus L (Lerici) or S (Sarzana through Lerici). Departures every 15 minutes starting from 6.15 to 19.30, then at 19.55 - 20.15 - 20.45 - 21.15 - 22.10 - 22.55 - 0.05. Journey time: approx. 35 minutes. It is important to note that you cannot pay the bus fare to the bus driver; you have to buy the bus ticket in the train station or use the app. More info: https://www.atcesercizio.it/en/ or google maps.
By taxi: taxi stations are located in front of both La Spezia or Sarzana train stations. A taxi ride to Lerici will take approximately 30 minutes and it will cost about 30-40 €. Radio taxi La Spezia: +39 0187/523523 or Radio Taxi Sarzana +39 0187/627777. Please note that it might be difficult to find a taxi after 8 pm, so try to arrive earlier if you can.
BY CAR
If you prefer to rent a car, driving to Lerici is really simple: take the Sarzana exit on the A12 Genova-Livorno motorway and follow the signs to Lerici. However, please note that parking for free in Lerici is not that simple. You will probably have to look for one of the few paid parking lots available in town, or ask your hotel reception before arrival. Most hotels in Lerici can easily arrange a free parking permit or a free parking spot for you. Please liaise directly with them.