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Villa Durazzo - Pinacoteca e Musei
Historic villa complex with art collections, period interiors, and decorative rooms. It combines museum spaces with one of the town’s most elegant cultural settings.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manarola to Santa Margherita Ligure is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manarola to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 27 trains that leave Manarola for Santa Margherita Ligure on Sat, Jun 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936 · Regionale Veloce 3096
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12352
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22945 · Regionale Veloce 3282
Regionale 12243 · Regionale Veloce 3286
Regionale 12235 · Regionale Veloce 3278
Regionale Veloce 3266
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22910 · Regionale Veloce 3261
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006
Regionale 12216
Regionale Veloce 3288Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manarola to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Manarola to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manarola to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
The journey is about 25m faster (1h 4m by train vs 1h 29m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€10) vs $17 (€14)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manarola to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 1:13 AM Manarola station | 3h41 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310 | 4:42 AM Manarola station | 1h08 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:20 AM Manarola station | 1h11 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12318 · Regionale 12326 | 6:11 AM Manarola station | 1h16 | 7:27 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12216 | 7:15 AM Manarola station | 1h04 | 8:19 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:19 AM Manarola station | 1h25 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12352 | 8:24 AM Manarola station | 1h28 | 9:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22910 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:59 AM Manarola station | 0h58 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12372 | 10:27 AM Manarola station | 1h29 | 11:56 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 12226 · Regionale 12392 | 12:24 PM Manarola station | 1h31 | 1:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 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 | 1h10 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12412 | 2:24 PM Manarola station | 1h31 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928+ Intercity 674 | 2:32 PM Manarola station | 1h12 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12231 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:35 PM Manarola station | 1h10 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12432 | 4:24 PM Manarola station | 1h28 | 5:52 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936 · Regionale Veloce 3096 | 4:32 PM Manarola station | 1h30 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936+ Intercity 680 | 4:32 PM Manarola station | 1h12 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12235 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:35 PM Manarola station | 1h10 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 6:06 PM Manarola station | 1h04 | 7:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12452 | 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 | 1h12 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 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 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:24 PM Manarola station | 1h31 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12243 · Regionale Veloce 3286 | 9:31 PM Manarola station | 1h11 | 10:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 11:22 PM Manarola station | 1h06 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Manarola to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Santa Margherita Ligure — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santa Margherita Ligure trip today.
Historic villa complex with art collections, period interiors, and decorative rooms. It combines museum spaces with one of the town’s most elegant cultural settings.
Historic abbey complex near Santa Margherita Ligure with important art, architecture, and gardens. Visits are limited and typically require advance booking on the official site.
Historic house museum above Portofino with furnished interiors and commanding views. Often visited together with Santa Margherita Ligure as a classic day-trip cultural stop.
The classic seafront promenade lined with palms, hotels, and views across the bay. It is the essential walk in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Scenic bay between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, known for its clear water and glamorous coastal setting. Extremely popular in photos and summer visits.
Protected coastal park with panoramic trails, Mediterranean vegetation, and access to some of the area’s best viewpoints and walking routes.
Short twisted pasta from Liguria served with basil pesto, a signature regional dish strongly associated with the Riviera.
Classic Ligurian flatbread baked with olive oil and salt, eaten throughout the day and especially beloved as a local snack.
Thin crisp focaccia filled with soft cheese, a famous specialty from nearby Recco and one of the area's best-known traditional bites.
Refined seafood restaurant with a strong local reputation, elegant setting, and carefully prepared Ligurian plates.
Well-known long-running restaurant near the harbor, appreciated for Ligurian seafood, pasta, and polished classic service.
Established traditional trattoria known for local fish dishes and a relaxed, old-school Riviera atmosphere.
Prices are higher than in many Italian towns, especially for hotels and waterfront dining in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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