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Compare train and bus for Milan to Manarola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. 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 €29, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Milan to Manarola:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Manarola costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €41. The journey takes 3h 48m versus 3h 5m 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 Milan to Manarola
How to get from Milan to Manarola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Manarola is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:15 AM3h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:05 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci€151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:15 AM3h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:05 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci€151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 651+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 229056:10 AM3h16Milan Centrale9:26 AMManarola station€251One-way1 transfer
Other options
Intercity 687+
Regionale Veloce 32899:10 PM3h28Milan Centrale12:38 AMManarola station€181One-way1 transfer
Regionale 2293 · Regionale 19235 · Regionale 122246:50 AM4h33Milan Centrale11:23 AMManarola station€241One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 32772:25 PM3h37Milan Centrale6:02 PMManarola station€251One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM7h20Milano, Milan Linate Airport4:20 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci€171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM5h50Milano, Milan Linate Airport4:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci€171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:50 AM3h30Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2)4:20 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci€251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Manarola:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Manarola costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Manarola as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Manarola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Manarola by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Autostradale, Itabus to go to Manarola by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Autostradale, Itabus.
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