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Centro Visita Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre
The National Park visitor center offers exhibitions on Cinque Terre geology, biodiversity, and terraced farming, useful for understanding Manarola's landscape.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€20
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€28
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 7 m
Buses on Sep 19
9
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Manarola will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 9 buses from Rome to Manarola, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 333 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €297.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price | €297 Average price |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Manarola:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Manarola costing on average €42.
A bus is €263 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Manarola costing on average €297.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Manarola buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:15 AM Rome | 6h10 | 3:25 PM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Rome | 6h55 | 6:45 PM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Rome | 6h55 | 7:45 PM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Rome | 6h15 | 11:05 PM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Rome | 6h15 | 12:05 AM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h55 | 7:05 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Manarola run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 206 miles (333 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 206 miles (333 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Manarola — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Manarola trip today.
The National Park visitor center offers exhibitions on Cinque Terre geology, biodiversity, and terraced farming, useful for understanding Manarola's landscape.
This cultural exhibition space in Riomaggiore hosts rotating art and heritage displays and is one of the closest gallery-style venues to Manarola.
The naval museum in La Spezia displays ship models, navigation instruments, and maritime history relevant to the wider Gulf and Cinque Terre coast.
Manarola's most famous panoramic walkway curves above the sea and village, delivering the classic postcard view, especially memorable at sunset.
The waterfront promenade around the rocks and harbor offers easy walking, sea breezes, and close views of boats and colorful houses.
A popular elevated viewpoint near Punta Bonfiglio with dramatic evening angles on the harbor and cliffside houses lit after sunset.
Ligurian anchovies prepared fresh, marinated, or salted. Cinque Terre’s coastal fishing tradition makes them a signature local seafood dish.
A chickpea flour flatbread baked until crisp outside and soft inside. A classic Ligurian street food eaten plain or with pepper.
A savory pie of thin pastry layers filled with herbs, greens, and cheese. Traditional in Liguria and common in local homes and bakeries.
Refined seafood-focused dining with Cinque Terre views. Known for tasting menus, polished service, and a romantic terrace setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Ligurian seafood, pasta, and local wine in a relaxed setting near the center of Manarola.
Casual local spot for fresh seafood dishes, pasta, and regional specialties. Popular for honest cooking and a welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Liguria; lodging in season is pricey, but dining and Cinque Terre trains are manageable versus major Italian tourist cities.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small taxi rounding is enough; no tip needed for coffee at the bar.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Manarola by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manarola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Manarola buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to La Spezia, Via Giosuè Carducci station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Manarola bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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