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Compare train and bus for Manarola to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manarola to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. 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 bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manarola to Genoa:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manarola to Genoa costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
The journey is about 14m faster (1h 36m by train vs 1h 50m by car) and roughly $18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 vs $36). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manarola to Genoa
How to get from Manarola to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manarola to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:10 AM1h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci8:35 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$121One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:10 AM1h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci8:35 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$121One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:10 AM1h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci8:35 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$121One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 1204411:48 AM1h38Manarola station1:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$181One-way1 transfer
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22910 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 30289:59 AM1h41Manarola station11:40 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$181One-way2 transfers
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30066:06 PM1h45Manarola station7:51 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:05 PM1h30La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci7:35 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM1h30La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM1h30La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci5:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manarola to Genoa:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manarola to Genoa costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manarola and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manarola station and arrive in Genoa Brignole.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Genoa by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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