Took the train from Termini train station to Riomaggiore (change in La Spezia), almost 4 hours total. Had to walk up a very steep slope to get to my hotel, Locanda Ca Dei Duxi. The place looks good. Got my access ticket for 2 days and walked to Manarola and half way to Corniglia along the Via dell'Amore. The path is along a cliff above the water so there is very nice scenery, especially since it is nice weather.