- Must visit
Museo dell'Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manarola to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manarola to Portofino will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 55 trains that leave Manarola for Portofino on Wed, Aug 05, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
Regionale Veloce 3266
Regionale 12316
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358
Regionale 12227 · Regionale Veloce 3270
Regionale Veloce 3266
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale Veloce 3266
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale 12214Trains from Manarola to Portofino run on average 53 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 53 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
The table below shows live departures for Manarola to Portofino trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:59 AM Manarola station | 0h54 | 10:53 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:59 AM Manarola station | 0h58 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:27 AM Manarola station | 1h23 | 11:50 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:27 AM Manarola station | 1h27 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:48 AM Manarola station | 0h57 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:48 AM Manarola station | 0h53 | 12:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:24 PM Manarola station | 1h26 | 1:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:24 PM Manarola station | 1h30 | 1:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22920+ Intercity 670 | 12:32 PM Manarola station | 1h07 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22920+ Intercity 670 | 12:32 PM Manarola station | 1h12 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 1:35 PM Manarola station | 1h06 | 2:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 1:35 PM Manarola station | 1h10 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 2:24 PM Manarola station | 1h30 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 2:24 PM Manarola station | 1h26 | 3:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928+ Intercity 674 | 2:32 PM Manarola station | 1h12 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928+ Intercity 674 | 2:32 PM Manarola station | 1h07 | 3:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12229+ Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 2:35 PM Manarola station | 1h41 | 4:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12229+ Intercity 510 | 2:35 PM Manarola station | 1h23 | 3:58 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 2:58 PM Manarola station | 1h25 | 4:23 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12381 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:35 PM Manarola station | 1h10 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12381 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:35 PM Manarola station | 1h06 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:24 PM Manarola station | 1h30 | 5:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:24 PM Manarola station | 1h26 | 5:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936+ Intercity 680 | 4:32 PM Manarola station | 1h12 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936+ Intercity 680 | 4:32 PM Manarola station | 1h07 | 5:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12235 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:35 PM Manarola station | 1h06 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12235 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:35 PM Manarola station | 1h10 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 6:24 PM Manarola station | 1h26 | 7:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 6:24 PM Manarola station | 1h30 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944+ Intercity 684 | 6:32 PM Manarola station | 1h07 | 7:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944+ Intercity 684 | 6:32 PM Manarola station | 1h12 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 6:54 PM Manarola station | 1h15 | 8:09 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22945 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:28 PM Manarola station | 1h26 | 8:54 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22945 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:28 PM Manarola station | 1h30 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22861+ Intercity 518 | 7:38 PM Manarola station | 1h06 | 8:44 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22861+ Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:38 PM Manarola station | 1h20 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12309+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 7:58 PM Manarola station | 1h34 | 9:32 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:24 PM Manarola station | 1h27 | 9:51 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:24 PM Manarola station | 1h31 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:26 PM Manarola station | 1h30 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:26 PM Manarola station | 1h26 | 10:52 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 11:22 PM Manarola station | 1h40 | 1:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 11:22 PM Manarola station | 1h33 | 12:55 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
Regionale 12310 | 4:42 AM Manarola station | 1h08 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 4:42 AM Manarola station | 1h03 | 5:45 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:20 AM Manarola station | 1h07 | 6:27 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:20 AM Manarola station | 1h11 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22818 | 5:47 AM Manarola station | 1h02 | 6:49 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22818 | 5:47 AM Manarola station | 1h06 | 6:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:15 AM Manarola station | 1h02 | 8:17 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:15 AM Manarola station | 1h06 | 8:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:19 AM Manarola station | 1h21 | 8:40 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:19 AM Manarola station | 1h25 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 8:24 AM Manarola station | 1h45 | 10:09 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 8:24 AM Manarola station | 1h49 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Museum inside Portofino’s hilltop castle with exhibitions on local history and culture, plus one of the best panoramic terraces in the village.
Museum area at the nearby Giannettino Luxoro villa with decorative arts and historic interiors. It is a refined lesser-known cultural stop on the coast.
Portofino’s famous harbor square lined with colorful buildings. It is the essential place to stroll, sit, and absorb the village atmosphere.
Scenic waterfront promenade around the harbor with postcard views of boats and facades. It is ideal for a short classic Portofino walk.
Popular path linking Portofino to San Fruttuoso through Portofino Natural Park. It rewards walkers with forest, cliffs, and sea views.
Traditional Genoese basil sauce with pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano and olive oil, usually served with trofie. A Ligurian icon eaten throughout the Portofino area.
Thin savory chickpea pancake baked in a hot oven. Popular across Liguria as a simple street food and naturally free of gluten ingredients.
Fresh ravioli filled with wild herbs, greens and ricotta, often served with butter, sage or light sauce. A classic festive pasta from the Ligurian coast.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Splendido with refined Ligurian tasting menus and panoramic Riviera views in a historic luxury hotel setting.
Waterfront fine dining in the harbor, known for fresh seafood, classic Ligurian dishes and polished service with iconic Portofino scenery.
Stylish restaurant and wine bar near the marina, serving seafood, pasta and Ligurian plates in a relaxed but polished setting.
Portofino is pricier than many Italian coastal towns, with high hotel rates, upscale dining, and premium waterfront cafés; transit costs are moderate.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manarola to Portofino 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 Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manarola to Portofino trains use the Manarola to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Manarola and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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