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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
€21
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
9 h 35 m
Average duration
10 h 58 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Manarola will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 4 buses that leave Venice for Manarola on Tue, Aug 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 10 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 35 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 11 h 35 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.








Buses from Venice to Manarola run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €32 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Manarola buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:30 AM Venice | 9h35 | 11:05 AM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Venice | 11h25 | 3:35 PM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 AM Venice | 11h35 | 4:45 PM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Venice | 11h15 | 4:45 PM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Venice 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 Venice to Manarola buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to La Spezia, Via Giosuè Carducci station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Manarola bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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