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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 18
€9
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€9
Fastest journey on Sep 18
24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
24 m
Trains on Sep 18
1
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonassola to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonassola to Manarola will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 1 trains from Bonassola to Manarola, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 24 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 Bonassola to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (26m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bonassola to Manarola trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:10 AM Bonassola | 0h24 | 8:34 AM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bonassola to Manarola run on average 10 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:13, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 1:13 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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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.
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Manarola station -> Manarola
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonassola 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 Bonassola to Manarola trains use the Bonassola to Manarola station pair. Use this guide to compare Bonassola and Manarola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bonassola has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Osteria Antica Guetta, Ristorante Perballe
Ticket office support is available at Bonassola.
Available at Bonassola: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonassola: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonassola: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel delle Rose, Hotel Villa Belvedere, Hotel Pensione Moderna.
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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