Travel to Liguria by Car

It you are planning to travel to Liguria by car, you will find that there are very good motorway links to the main cities in Liguria making exploring this enchanting region a very pleasant and easy experience. Whether you plan to travel in your own car or you opt for car hire the below travel information will be of use to you...

Main motorways leading to Liguria

A15 : Connecting Parma - La Spezia

• For more information visit http://www.autocisa.com

• To calculate toll from point to point , click here

A10 (E80) : Autostrada dei Fiori - Connecting Ventimiglia - Savona - Genova

• For more information visit http://www.autofiori.it

• For Traffic information, click here

• To calculate toll from point to point , click here

• For real-time Traffic Webcams click here

• For a useful Map of the stretch covered by the motorway click here

A12 (E80) : Connecting Genova - Livorno

• For more information, click here

A7 (E25) : Connecting Milano - Genova

A6 (E717) : Connecting Torino - Savona

• For more information visit http://www.tosv.it

A26 : Connecting Genova Voltri - Gravellona Toce

• Named the Autostrada dei Trafori (the Motorway of the Tunnels) after the numerous tunnels through which it passes. For more information, click here

However, if you are not in a hurry and would like to enjoy the magic of the Liguria scenery, then take the main road SS1 - Aurelia. It is a scenic road that covers all of Liguria from Ventimiglia to La Spezia to Pisa.

Travel to Liguria by Car: Maps & Driving Directions in Italy

When planning your travel to Liguria by car, we find the the AA maps of Michelin invaluable. The Michelin maps not only display driving directions based on the route options you select – quickest or shortest or most economical, but will also give you further details such as the distance in kilometres, the average time the route will take you as well as estimated toll charges:

Michelin driving directions from Pisa to Riomaggiore.

Their maps have lots of information and are very handy indeed !

An alternative source for Maps and Driving Directions is Google Maps. It offers far more than a road map with a scale and a legend and has become a hub of information on any destination! Look at our detailed Cinque Terre Map .

Italy Driving Distances between the major cities

For your convenience, we have summarised the driving distances between the major cities in Italy . Note that the distances are indicated in kilometres, however you can convert them into miles by using the calculator beneath.

Convert Italy driving distances from Kilometers to Miles:

Italy Driving Times between the major cities

Travel to Liguria by Car: Road Repairs

If you need a repair whilst in Liguria, there are car dealers in most towns ie: Ford, Fiat, BMW etc. Most local garages supply a very good service as well. Most of them also have body work facilities for repairs to bumps and scrapes. However, for extra piece of mind, we recommend you get an European Breakdown cover like the one provided by the AA  which offers emergency European roadside assistance and repair, as well as alternative transport and accommodation if needed.

If you are planning to travel to Liguria in your own car, then we recommend you check the AA website  as it offers extensive information and driving advice for Europe, including information on tolls and a ferry planner routes.

Car Hire Liguria

For all country located properties, a car hire is essential  to travel to and from the property as well as to explore the region. All airports in Liguria  offer car hire services. Check out our Car Hire Italy  page for advice and tips on hiring a car in Italy .

Driving in Italy  - the Must-Know Facts

To ensure that you have a worry-free driving while on your holiday, it is imperative that you get acquainted with the Italian driving laws and etiquette. To help you in that, we have summarised the important points for you in our Driving in Italy section.

Travel to Liguria by Car: And last but not least...

When you travel to Liguria by car, there are a couple of additional things to think about in advance for your trip to ensure a pleasant and worry-free holiday :

• Road conditions : Whether you are travelling to or around Liguria by car , it is always a good idea to keep up to date on the latest road works/accidents, and avoid being stuck in queues. For real-time information including traffic webcams check "Autostrade" website - the company that manages the Italian motorway network.

• Travel Weather : Check the weather before you leave, in winter make sure you've got snow chains if you are planning on going up into the mountains. Our Liguria Weather Sectionoffers latest Liguria weather info as well as check out the dedicated sections on Cinque Terre Weather and Portofino Weather .

• Travel Fun : Do not underestimate the power of travel entertainment when travelling with kids. You will find plenty of suggestions for Travel Games which should keep the little ones amused for a few minutes.

Thank you for visiting our guide… we look forward to welcoming you to Liguria and hope you will love it as much as we do !

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