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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
$27
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$31
Fastest journey on Sep 05
2 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
2 h 28 m
Trains on Sep 05
32
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Manarola will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Manarola without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18373 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22938
Regionale 18377 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942
Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale 12246
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19370 · Regionale 12240
Regionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18365 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12288
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22910
Regionale Veloce 4029+
Intercity 674+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22930
Regionale Veloce 4021+
Intercity 670+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22922
Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308
Regionale Veloce 4017+
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22914Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Manarola:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Manarola costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 7m 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 Florence 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 |
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Regionale Veloce 4039+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 | 3:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h37 | 6:05 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18381 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12312 | 3:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h07 | 7:00 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12312 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h32 | 7:00 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19368 · Regionale 12240 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h55 | 7:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18307 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 | 5:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h55 | 8:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 | 6:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h57 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale 12246 | 7:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h04 | 10:32 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18319+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale 12246 | 7:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h39 | 10:32 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 8:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h53 | 11:21 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18333+ Intercity 522+ Regionale Veloce 3289 | 9:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h13 | 12:41 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 12212 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h11 | 5:51 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18253+ Intercity 662+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22902 | 4:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 8:00 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18253 · Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218 | 4:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h53 | 8:23 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18255 · Regionale 19332 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22906 | 5:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h25 | 9:00 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18355 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22908 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h22 | 9:30 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4013 · Regionale 19390 · Regionale 12222 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h58 | 10:26 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22910 | 7:54 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 2h03 | 9:57 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4017+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22914 | 8:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h37 | 11:05 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4019+ InterCityNotte 37452+ Regionale 12226 | 9:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h55 | 12:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18361 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22922 | 9:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h07 | 1:00 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22922 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h32 | 1:00 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale 19342 · Regionale 12228 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h55 | 1:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18365 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12288 | 10:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h07 | 2:00 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18365 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12288 | 11:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h00 | 2:00 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18287 · Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 | 11:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h55 | 2:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18367 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22930 | 11:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h07 | 3:00 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22930 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h32 | 3:00 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19348 · Regionale 12232 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h55 | 3:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18371 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308 | 12:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h12 | 4:05 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h37 | 4:05 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18373 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22938 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h07 | 5:00 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19360 · Regionale 12236 | 2:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h55 | 5:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18377 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 | 2:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h12 | 6:05 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Florence to Manarola run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 but you can travel from only $12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Trains per day 29 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Best time to book 21 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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 Florence to Manarola trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Manarola station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Manarola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella 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: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
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Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
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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