- Recommended
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
€10
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rapallo to Manarola will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rapallo for Manarola on Wed, Aug 05, 3 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 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.






Trains from Rapallo to Manarola run on average 29 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Rapallo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 12321 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22905 | 8:03 AM Rapallo station | 1h23 | 9:26 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22905 | 8:29 AM Rapallo station | 0h57 | 9:26 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12337 · Regionale 12221 | 9:03 AM Rapallo station | 1h31 | 10:34 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 505+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22909 | 9:22 AM Rapallo station | 1h04 | 10:26 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 9:47 AM Rapallo station | 1h47 | 11:34 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22913 | 10:21 AM Rapallo station | 1h05 | 11:26 AM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 12226 | 11:19 AM Rapallo station | 1h04 | 12:23 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 12:10 PM Rapallo station | 1h24 | 1:34 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 12230 | 1:03 PM Rapallo station | 1h20 | 2:23 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22925 | 1:19 PM Rapallo station | 1h07 | 2:26 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12381 | 2:08 PM Rapallo station | 1h26 | 3:34 PM Manarola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22929 | 2:23 PM Rapallo station | 1h03 | 3:26 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 12234 | 3:19 PM Rapallo station | 1h04 | 4:23 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936 | 3:25 PM Rapallo station | 1h05 | 4:30 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 | 4:08 PM Rapallo station | 1h26 | 5:34 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22937 | 4:22 PM Rapallo station | 1h04 | 5:26 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12411 | 5:08 PM Rapallo station | 1h26 | 6:34 PM Manarola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 | 5:19 PM Rapallo station | 0h43 | 6:02 PM Manarola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944 | 5:37 PM Rapallo station | 0h53 | 6:30 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22861 | 6:14 PM Rapallo station | 1h23 | 7:37 PM Manarola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22945 | 6:22 PM Rapallo station | 1h04 | 7:26 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12431 | 7:08 PM Rapallo station | 1h23 | 8:31 PM Manarola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281 · Regionale 12242 | 7:19 PM Rapallo station | 1h04 | 8:23 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 · Regionale 12244 | 8:14 PM Rapallo station | 1h11 | 9:25 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 12243 | 8:25 PM Rapallo station | 1h05 | 9:30 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3285 · Regionale 12245 | 9:14 PM Rapallo station | 1h16 | 10:30 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12245 | 9:26 PM Rapallo station | 1h04 | 10:30 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12469 · Regionale 12247 | 10:11 PM Rapallo station | 1h33 | 11:44 PM Manarola station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
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.
Official public transport app
Manarola station -> Manarola
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rapallo 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 Rapallo to Manarola trains use the Rapallo to Manarola station pair. Use this guide to compare Rapallo and Manarola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rapallo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Monique, Gran Caffe Rapallo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rapallo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rapallo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rapallo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rapallo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rapallo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Hotel Vesuvio, Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa.
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.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need