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Transport Information for Manarola

Tansport Information

The three closest international airports to Manarola

The three closest international airports to Manarola are:

1. Pisa International Airport (PSA) – Galileo Galilei Airport: Approximately 100 km from Manarola

2. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA): Approximately 130 km away

3. Florence Airport (FLR): Approximately 160 km from Manarola

These airports provide various international and domestic flights, offering convenient access to Manarola.

The best way to travel from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Manarola

The best way to travel from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Manarola.

1. Train
Pisa Airport (PSA), take the Pisa Mover to Pisa Centrale (the main train station). Take a train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale, Direct Regionale (R) or Intercity (IC) trains. Take a train from La Spezia Centrale to Manarol.Duration: about 1.5 to 2 hours.

The best way to travel from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Manarola

To travel from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Manarola.

1: Train
Take the Volabus from Genoa Airport to Genoa Piazza Principe Station. Take a train from Genoa Piazza Principe to La Spezia Centrale. Transfer to a train  that runs from La Spezia Centrale to Manarola. Duration: about 2 to 2.5 hours.

The best way to travel from Florence Airport (FLR) to Manarola

The best way to travel from Florence Airport (FLR) to Manarola.

1. Train
Take the shuttle from Florence Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella (SMN) Station. Take a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella (SMN) to La Spezia Centrale. Take a train from La Spezia Centrale to Manarola. Duration: about 2.5 to 3 hours.

Transport Hubs in Liguria

Aiport
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA): Is the primary international gateway for Liguria.
ITA Airways (AZ): Italy’s national airline and the largest operator at GOA.
Routes: Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
Ryanair (FR): A major low-cost carrier with a significant presence at GOA.
Routes: London Stansted (STN) – Manchester (MAN) – Dublin (DUB) – Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) – Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) – Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) – Cagliari Elmas (CAG) – Palermo (PMO) – Catania–Fontanarossa (CTA) – Naples International (NAP) – Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI)
Wizz Air (W6) / Wizz Air Malta (W4): Low-cost carriers focusing on Eastern European destinations.
Routes: Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) – Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD) – Warsaw Chopin (WAW)

Liguria, a coastal region in north-western Italy, is well-connected by rail, with several major train stations serving both regional and long-distance destinations. Here’s a list of major train stations in Liguria and their main destinations.
Major Train Stations:
Genova Piazza Principe (Genoa)
Connections: High-speed (Frecciarossa, Intercity) – Regional – International
Major Destinations:
North/West: Milan – Turin – Ventimiglia (French border)
South/East: La Spezia – Pisa – Rome – Naples
International: Nice – Marseille (via Ventimiglia)
Genova Brignole:
Connections: Regional and Intercity trains
Major Destinations: Milan – La Spezia – Sestri Levante – Savona – Cinque Terre towns
La Spezia Centrale: Gateway to eastern Liguria and Cinque Terre
Connections: Regional – Intercity – Some High-Speed Trains
Major Destinations: Pisa – Florence – Rome – Milan
Cinque Terre towns: Riomaggiore – Manarola – Corniglia – Vernazza – Monterosso
Savona: Important western Ligurian station
Connections: Regional and Intercity
Major Destinations: Genoa – Turin – Ventimiglia – Milan
Ventimiglia: Border station with France
Connections: Regional – Intercity – French TER trains
Major Destinations: Nice – Monaco – Cannes – Genoa Savona -Milan

Liguria’s rugged coastline and hilltop towns make buses an essential complement to trains, especially for reaching inland villages, tourist destinations not served by rail, and regional travel. While Liguria doesn’t have huge centralized bus terminals like major cities, each province has key hubs where most intercity and regional buses stop.
Major Bus Stations in Liguria
Genoa (Genova): – Piazza della Vittoria
Main Bus Operators: AMT Genova – FlixBus – ATP Esercizio
Destinations:
Local: Nervi – Voltri – Sestri Ponente – Pegli
Regional: Rapallo – Portofino (via Santa Margherita) – Chiavari – Recco – Lavagna
Inland towns: Casella (via rack railway + bus) – Val Bisagno
National/International: Milan – Turin – Florence – Nice (FlixBus)
La Spezia: – Piazza Chiodo
Main Bus Operators: ATC Esercizio, FlixBus
Destinations:
Cinque Terre (beyond train access): Biassa – Campiglia – Volastra – Lerici – Tellaro – San Terenzo (coastal towns) – Portovenere – popular but only reachable by bus or boat.
National: Florence – Rome (FlixBus)
Savona: – Corso Ricci
Main Bus Operators: TPL Linea – FlixBus
Destinations:
Local: Albissola Bergeggi Vado Ligure Spotorno – Cairo Montenotte Sassello – Altare
National: Turin – Milan (FlixBus or Itabus)
Imperia: – Oneglia FS Station
Main Bus Operators: Riviera Trasporti FlixBus
Destinations:
Local: Porto Maurizio – Diano Marina – San Bartolomeo al Mare
Regional: Sanremo – Ventimiglia – France (via Ventimiglia): Nice – Menton (FlixBus)

Ferry Ports
Port of Genoa: One of Italy’s largest ports, offering ferry services to Sardinia, Sicily, and Corsica.
Port of La Spezia: A key terminal for cruise ships and ferries.
Port of Savona: Provides ferry connections to Corsica and other Mediterranean destinations.

It is advisable to check the latest schedules for these transportation methods as they could be subject to change.