- Must visit
Museo Civico Amedeo Lia
One of the city's finest art museums, housing paintings, miniatures, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Genoa to La Spezia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to La Spezia will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 9 buses that leave Genoa for La Spezia on Sat, Jun 13, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to La Spezia:
A bus is $0.58 (€0.47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to La Spezia costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 1h 34m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:52PM | Arrival Time 01:41AM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:52PM | Arrival Time 01:41AM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to La Spezia buses for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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061 | 7:05 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 1h35 | 8:40 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h35 | 10:55 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 1h20 | 10:55 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h45 | 1:40 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 1h25 | 1:40 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h35 | 4:20 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h35 | 12:05 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h45 | 4:10 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h25 | 5:35 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Genoa to La Spezia run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of La Spezia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect La Spezia trip today.
One of the city's finest art museums, housing paintings, miniatures, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
Naval museum near the Arsenale with historic figureheads, maritime artifacts, weapons, and models reflecting La Spezia's long military and seafaring history.
Modern and contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection, appealing to visitors interested in 20th-century and current visual culture.
Waterfront promenade lined with palms, boats, and views across the harbor, ideal for a relaxed walk and one of the city's most pleasant public spaces.
Main pedestrian shopping and strolling street in the historic center, animated and practical for visitors moving between key sights.
Central square redesigned with striking contemporary features, often photographed and a useful reference point for exploring the city center.
Stuffed mussels, a La Spezia specialty, filled with breadcrumbs, herbs, cheese, and often mortadella, then cooked in tomato sauce.
A traditional Spezzino soup of chickpeas, beans, and wheat grains, born as a humble port dish and still closely associated with the city.
A thin savory chickpea pancake baked in a wood oven, common across Liguria and especially popular as a street food snack in La Spezia.
A well-known refined restaurant in La Spezia, appreciated for creative Ligurian cuisine, fresh seafood, and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
A respected contemporary dining spot offering polished seafood-focused cuisine and a modern setting suited to a special dinner.
An established traditional trattoria known for local seafood dishes, Ligurian classics, and a warm, unfussy atmosphere.
Generally moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while waterfront dining and peak-season stays cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is modest: round up, leave EUR 1-2 for coffee, or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service.
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