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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 05
€23
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€27
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 50 m
Trains on Sep 05
2
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Manarola will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 2 trains from Bologna to Manarola, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, while a bus costs an average of €30.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price | €61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Manarola:
A train is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Manarola costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €45. The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Manarola trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale 12240 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h50 | 7:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
8915+ Regionale 18311 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h43 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce 4045 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 8:23 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
8915+ Regionale 18387 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 8:23 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
6143+ Regionale Veloce 4045 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12244 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
6143+ Regionale Veloce 4045 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 8:23 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
6143+ Regionale 18387 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 8:23 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 19253 · Regionale 12242 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h50 | 8:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
8919+ Regionale 18311 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h43 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
8919+ Regionale 18309 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h43 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
8919+ Regionale 18311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12244 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h43 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
9947+ Regionale 18311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12244 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
9947+ Regionale Veloce 4047+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12244 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
9947+ Regionale 18311 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
8963+ Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale 12246 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h15 | 10:32 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
8963+ Regionale 18313 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale 12246 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h15 | 10:32 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
8963+ Regionale Veloce 4047+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12244 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale TTPER 19255 · Regionale 12244 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h52 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
8923+ Regionale 18389 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale 12246 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h50 | 10:32 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
8923+ Regionale 18389 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h39 | 11:21 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce 4049 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale 12246 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h50 | 10:32 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
9951+ Regionale 18389 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h24 | 11:21 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
9951+ Regionale Veloce 4049 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale 12246 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h35 | 10:32 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
9951+ Regionale 18389 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale 12246 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h35 | 10:32 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale 19257 · Regionale 12246 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h59 | 10:32 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
8925+ Regionale 18319+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h39 | 11:21 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
8925+ Regionale 18315+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h39 | 11:21 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
9955+ Regionale 18319+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 11:21 PM Manarola station | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TTPER 19259 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h48 | 11:21 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bologna to Manarola run on average 66 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 66 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 9:38 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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.
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Manarola station -> Manarola
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Manarola by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manarola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Manarola trains use the Bologna Centrale to Manarola station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Manarola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Manarola has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Dal Billy, Nessun Dorma
Ticket office support is available at Manarola.
Available at Manarola: Taxis, WC.
Available at Manarola: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manarola: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Marina Piccola, Ca' D'Andrean, La Torretta Lodge.
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