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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 Sep 19
€60
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€67
Fastest journey on Sep 19
13 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
14 h 1 m
Trains on Sep 19
2
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Manarola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Manarola will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
It's difficult to get from Venice Santa Lucia to Manarola without transferring at least once.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, while a flight costs an average of €500.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€83 Average price | €500 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice Santa Lucia to Manarola:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Santa Lucia to Manarola costing on average €83.
A bus is €434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Santa Lucia to Manarola costing on average €500.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-26.12. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 4h 13m 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 Venice Santa Lucia to Manarola trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h43 | 7:31 PM Manarola | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Manarola run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €78 but you can travel from only €38 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 11:26, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €78 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 11:26 AM |
Last train 7:40 PM |
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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 Venice Santa Lucia 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 Venice Santa Lucia to Manarola trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Manarola station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Santa Lucia and Manarola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
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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