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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 Aug 31
$32
Average ticket price on Aug 31
$40
Fastest journey on Aug 31
3 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
3 h 30 m
Trains on Aug 31
29
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Manarola will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Manarola without transferring at least once.
Regionale 2293 · Regionale 19235 · Regionale 12224
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22861
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 12234
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 · Regionale 12227
Intercity 651+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22905
Intercity 641+
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936
Intercity 687+
Regionale Veloce 3289
Intercity 669+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22937Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. 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 bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Milan to Manarola:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Manarola costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $87 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50. The journey takes 3h 48m versus 3h 5m 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 Milan to Manarola trains for today, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Intercity 687+ Regionale Veloce 3289 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h31 | 12:41 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 765+ Regionale TTPER 19263 · Regionale 12210 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 1:15 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2383+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 12314 | 9:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h32 | 2:57 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, August 31 | |||||
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale 12222 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 5h11 | 10:26 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22905 | 6:00 AM Milan Centrale | 3h26 | 9:26 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h09 | 11:34 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 2293 · Regionale 19235 · Regionale 12224 | 6:50 AM Milan Centrale | 4h33 | 11:23 AM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 2293 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22916 | 6:50 AM Milan Centrale | 4h40 | 11:30 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3015 · Regionale 12225 | 7:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h09 | 12:34 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 657+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22913 | 7:55 AM Milan Centrale | 3h31 | 11:26 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 · Regionale 12227 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h09 | 1:34 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12381 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 7h09 | 3:34 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 · Regionale 12229 | 8:38 AM Milan Rogoredo | 5h56 | 2:34 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 659+ Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 8:53 AM Milan Centrale | 4h41 | 1:34 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 · Regionale TTPER 19241 · Regionale 12230 | 9:20 AM Milan Centrale | 5h03 | 2:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 607+ Regionale TTPER 19241 · Regionale 12230 | 9:38 AM Milan Rogoredo | 4h45 | 2:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 12234 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h58 | 4:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h37 | 6:02 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936 | 1:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h30 | 4:30 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22937 | 1:55 PM Milan Centrale | 3h31 | 5:26 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h37 | 6:02 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22861 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h12 | 7:37 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 641+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h30 | 6:30 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 673+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22945 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 3h31 | 7:26 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 · Regionale 12242 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h58 | 8:23 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823+ Regionale TTPER 19255 · Regionale 12244 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 3h35 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 12243 | 5:55 PM Milan Centrale | 3h35 | 9:30 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 · Regionale 12245 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h05 | 10:30 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12245 | 6:55 PM Milan Centrale | 3h35 | 10:30 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829+ Regionale TTPER 19259 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 3h31 | 11:21 PM Manarola station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h16 | 12:41 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Milan to Manarola run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:13, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 1:13 AM |
Last train 11:49 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan to Manarola trains use the Milano Centrale to Manarola station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Manarola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano 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: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
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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