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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 train, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, while a bus costs an average of €25.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to Manarola
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Manarola, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Manarola:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Manarola costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 7m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Manarola
How to get from Florence to Manarola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Manarola is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:35 AM 8h30 Florence 11:05 AM Manarola €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:35 AM 8h30 Florence 11:05 AM Manarola €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:50 PM 2h55 Florence 6:45 PM Manarola €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:45 AM 6h00 Florence 4:45 PM Manarola €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:50 PM 2h55 Florence 7:45 PM Manarola €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:10 PM 6h50 Florence 6:00 AM Manarola €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Manarola:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Manarola costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus to go to Manarola by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa to go to Manarola by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
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