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Compare bus and train for Florence to Manarola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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$21 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Florence to Manarola by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Florence to Manarola is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 18361 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 229229:53 AM3h07Florence Santa Maria Novella1:00 PMManarola station$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
2065:50 PM2h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 123027:54 AM2h03Florence Campo di Marte9:57 AMManarola station$591One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 18367 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 2293011:53 AM3h07Florence Santa Maria Novella3:00 PMManarola station$281One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18371 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 1230812:53 PM3h12Florence Santa Maria Novella4:05 PMManarola station$281One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 19346 · Regionale 1223011:28 AM2h55Florence Santa Maria Novella2:23 PMManarola station$281One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM5h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:35 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM7h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo12:05 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 AM7h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:05 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Manarola:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Manarola costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Manarola as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Manarola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Manarola by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca to go to Manarola by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
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