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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 Oct 20
€27
Average ticket price on Oct 20
€41
Fastest journey on Oct 20
5 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
5 h 14 m
Trains on Oct 20
10
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varenna to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varenna to Manarola will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
It's difficult to get from Varenna to Manarola without transferring at least 2 times.










Trains from Varenna to Manarola run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:13, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 1:13 AM |
Last train 7:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Varenna to Manarola trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:18 AM Varenna | 5h22 | 11:40 AM Manarola | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Varenna | 6h02 | 3:37 PM Manarola | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Varenna | 5h26 | 4:01 PM Manarola | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:37 PM Varenna | 6h00 | 6:37 PM Manarola | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Varenna | 5h11 | 7:46 PM Manarola | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Varenna | 5h06 | 9:41 PM Manarola | 2 transfers | |
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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 Varenna 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 Varenna to Manarola trains use the Varenna-esino to Manarola station pair. Use this guide to compare Varenna and Manarola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Varenna-esino has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Varenna-esino.
Ticket office support is available at Varenna-esino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Varenna-esino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Varenna-esino: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varenna-esino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Olivedo, Albergo Milano, Hotel du Lac.
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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