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Villa Durazzo
Historic villa museum with furnished rooms, gardens and cultural exhibitions. It offers one of the clearest looks at local aristocratic life and sea views.
Trains from Manarola to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 47m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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The table below shows live departures for Manarola to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12316 | 5:20 Manarola station | 1h11 | 6:31 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12322 | 6:11 Manarola station | 1h08 | 7:19 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 7:15 Manarola station | 1h04 | 8:19 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:19 Manarola station | 1h25 | 8:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12352 | 8:24 Manarola station | 1h28 | 9:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22910 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:59 Manarola station | 0h58 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12372 | 10:27 Manarola station | 1h29 | 11:56 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:48 Manarola station | 0h57 | 12:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12392 | 12:24 Manarola station | 1h31 | 13:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22920+ Intercity 670 | 12:32 Manarola station | 1h12 | 13:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 13:35 Manarola station | 1h10 | 14:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12412 | 14:24 Manarola station | 1h31 | 15:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12231 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 15:35 Manarola station | 1h10 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12432 | 16:24 Manarola station | 1h28 | 17:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936+ Intercity 680 | 16:32 Manarola station | 1h12 | 17:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12235 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 17:35 Manarola station | 1h10 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12452 | 18:24 Manarola station | 1h30 | 19:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944+ Intercity 684 | 18:32 Manarola station | 1h12 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22945 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 19:28 Manarola station | 1h30 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 20:24 Manarola station | 1h31 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12243 · Regionale Veloce 3286 | 21:31 Manarola station | 1h11 | 22:42 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 23:22 Manarola station | 1h06 | 0:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
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Historic villa museum with furnished rooms, gardens and cultural exhibitions. It offers one of the clearest looks at local aristocratic life and sea views.
Museum rooms within the abbey complex, with historic interiors and displays tied to the site’s religious and noble past. Best combined with the gardens.
A maritime-focused collection inside the castle, presenting local history linked to the coast and navigation in a compact, atmospheric setting.
The town’s palm-lined seafront promenade, ideal for an easy walk past the marina, colourful facades and views across the bay.
A scenic coastal walking route towards Portofino with Mediterranean vegetation, villas and memorable sea views. Popular with both visitors and locals.
Elegant central square facing the basilica, framed by historic buildings and everyday local life. A useful starting point for exploring the old town.
A fragrant sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino and olive oil. A defining Ligurian staple, traditionally served with pasta.
Hand-twisted Ligurian pasta traditionally paired with pesto. It is emblematic of the Riviera and closely tied to home cooking in this area.
Thin chickpea pancake baked in a wood-fired oven with olive oil. A classic Ligurian street food enjoyed for its crisp edges and simple flavour.
Elegant restaurant focused on seafood and Ligurian flavours, with a polished dining room and terrace feel.
Popular casual stop for focaccia, farinata and quick Ligurian bites, ideal for a light local lunch.
Historic seafront restaurant known for Ligurian seafood, pasta and a refined but relaxed atmosphere near the harbour.
Moderate for the Italian Riviera: hotels and seafront dining are pricier in season, while local cafés, trains and simple meals remain manageable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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Most Manarola to Santa Margherita Ligure trains use the Manarola to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Manarola and Santa Margherita Ligure train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
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Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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