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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
€14
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Manarola will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
It's difficult to get from Parma to Manarola without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Parma to Manarola:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Manarola costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 1h 57m 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 Parma to Manarola trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:42 AM Parma | 2h38 | 8:20 AM Manarola | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:47 AM Parma | 2h35 | 9:22 AM Manarola | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Parma | 2h33 | 10:23 AM Manarola | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:47 AM Parma | 2h33 | 11:20 AM Manarola | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:47 PM Parma | 2h33 | 4:20 PM Manarola | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:47 PM Parma | 2h33 | 6:20 PM Manarola | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:47 PM Parma | 2h42 | 10:29 PM Manarola | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Parma to Manarola run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:13, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 1:13 AM |
Last train 9:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
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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 Parma 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 Parma to Manarola trains use the Parma to Manarola station pair. Use this guide to compare Parma and Manarola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Parma has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Angiol d'Or, Enoteca Fontana
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Parma. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Parma. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Parma: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Parma: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Parma: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Parma, Hotel Torino, Hotel Button.
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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