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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
€7
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portofino to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Manarola will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Portofino for Manarola on Wed, Aug 05, 2 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 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portofino to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portofino to Manarola:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portofino to Manarola costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 4m.
The journey is about 30m faster (1h 4m by train vs 1h 34m by car) and roughly €4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€10 vs €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 Portofino to Manarola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:05 AM Portofino | 1h29 | 12:34 PM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:19 AM Portofino | 1h07 | 12:26 PM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Portofino to Manarola run on average 50 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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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 Portofino 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 Portofino to Manarola trains use the Rapallo to Manarola station pair. Use this guide to compare Portofino and Manarola 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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