How to Reach Pontremoli by Car

Pontremoli is located in Tuscany, in the province of Massa-Carrara, and is easily accessible by car due to its proximity to the A15 Parma-La Spezia highway (Autocamionale della Cisa).

From the North (Parma, Milan, Bologna)

• Take the A1 motorway towards Bologna.
• At Parma Ovest, take the A15 motorway towards La Spezia.
• Exit at Pontremoli and follow signs to the town center.

From the South (Florence, Pisa, La Spezia)

• From Florence, take the A11 motorway to Lucca, then continue on the A12 towards La Spezia.
• From Pisa or Livorno, follow the A12 motorway directly to La Spezia.
• In La Spezia, take the A15 motorway towards Parma.
• Exit at Pontremoli and follow signs to the center.

From Genoa

• Take the A12 motorway towards Livorno until you reach La Spezia.
• Enter the A15 motorway towards Parma.
• Exit at Pontremoli.

Alternative Routes

• From Parma, you can take the SS62 Cisa National Road, a scenic route through the Tusco-Emilian Apennines.
• From Aulla, Pontremoli can also be reached via the SS62 National Road, bypassing the motorway.

Once you exit the motorway, the town center of Pontremoli is just a few minutes’ drive away.

How to Reach Pontremoli by Train

Pontremoli is well connected to the national railway network thanks to the Parma-La Spezia railway line, which offers convenient access to the town.

From Milan and Bologna

• From Milan or Bologna, take a direct train to Parma.
• In Parma, change to a regional train on the Parma-La Spezia line that will take you directly to Pontremoli.
• The journey takes about 3 hours in total.

From Florence and Pisa

• From Florence, take a direct train to La Spezia.
• In La Spezia, take a regional train directly to Pontremoli (about 30-40 minutes of travel).
• From Pisa, you can take a regional train to La Spezia and then change for Pontremoli.

From Genoa

• From Genoa, take a direct train to La Spezia.
• From La Spezia, take a regional train directly to Pontremoli.

From Pontremoli Station
The Pontremoli railway station is located just a few minutes from the town center. Once you arrive, you can easily reach the heart of the town on foot or with a short taxi ride.

Trains to Pontremoli are frequent, but I recommend checking the updated schedules on the Ferrovie dello Stato website or through travel apps to plan your arrival more efficiently.

How to Reach Pontremoli by Air

Pontremoli does not have its own airport, but it is easily accessible from several international and national airports nearby. Here are some options:

Pisa Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)

• Distance from Pontremoli: about 110 km (1 hour 30 minutes by car).
• From Pisa, you can rent a car or take a taxi to reach Pontremoli via the A12 motorway and then the A15.
• Alternatively, you can take a train from Pisa Station to La Spezia and then a regional train to Pontremoli.

Genoa Airport (Cristoforo Colombo Airport)

• Distance from Pontremoli: about 130 km (1 hour 40 minutes by car).
• From Genoa, you can rent a car or take a train from Genoa Principe to La Spezia, then continue by train to Pontremoli.

Parma Airport (Giuseppe Verdi Airport)

• Distance from Pontremoli: about 90 km (1 hour by car).
• From Parma, you can rent a car and take the A15 motorway to Pontremoli.
• Alternatively, you can take a train from Parma to Pontremoli on the Parma-La Spezia line.

Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci Airport)

• Distance from Pontremoli: about 160 km (2 hours by car).
• From Florence, you can rent a car or take a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to La Spezia, then a regional train to Pontremoli.

From any of these airports, the fastest way to reach Pontremoli is by car, but trains are a good alternative, especially if you prefer a more comfortable and relaxed journey.