- Must visit
Museo Tecnico Navale
Leading naval museum with ship models, weapons, figureheads, and artifacts explaining La Spezia’s long maritime history.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Buses per day
11
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 $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 11 buses that leave Genoa for La Spezia on Tue, Jul 28, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 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 Tue, Jul 28 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.
Regionale 12471 · treno 3289 effettuato con bus GE035
Regionale 12471 · treno 3289 effettuato con bus GE035
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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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $29 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 $0.47 (€0.47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to La Spezia costing on average $10 (€10).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€10) compared to roughly $29 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:08PM | Arrival Time 01:41AM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:08PM | Arrival Time 01:41AM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to La Spezia buses for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Tuesday, July 28 | |||||
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 | 12:45 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h55 | 2:40 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 | |
061 | 7:05 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 1h35 | 8:40 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme | 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 $7 (€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 $7 (€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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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of La Spezia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect La Spezia trip today.
Leading naval museum with ship models, weapons, figureheads, and artifacts explaining La Spezia’s long maritime history.
Museum in a former convent with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning centuries of local collecting.
Archaeological museum inside San Giorgio Castle, displaying prehistoric and Roman finds from the Gulf of Poets area.
Palm-lined seafront promenade ideal for strolling, harbor views, ferries, and evening walks along the Gulf of La Spezia.
Historic pedestrian street with arcades, shops, and everyday city life, connecting key squares in the center.
Central civic square near the station, a practical landmark and lively urban space for people-watching and orientation.
Chickpea flour pancake baked in a wood oven. A Ligurian street classic, prized for its crisp edges and simple coastal tradition.
Steamed mussels from the Gulf area, often with lemon, garlic, parsley, and white wine. A staple seafood dish tied to local waters.
Fresh pasta ribbons with Ligurian basil pesto, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and cheese. A defining flavor of Eastern Liguria.
Refined dining with creative seafood tasting menus and polished service. Suitable for a splurge meal in an elegant setting.
Well-known casual spot for fresh fish, pasta, and Ligurian classics near the center. Relaxed setting and dependable local cooking.
Historic waterfront restaurant known for Ligurian seafood, mussels, and harbor views. Traditional atmosphere with a long local reputation.
Moderate for Italy: lodging rises in peak season, but dining and local transit stay reasonable versus bigger tourist cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Taxis: round up. Cafes: small change is enough.
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Via Giosuè Carducci, La Spezia -> La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to La Spezia by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at La Spezia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Genoa to La Spezia buses use the Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia to La Spezia, Via Giosuè Carducci station pair, with some services arriving at La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme. Use this guide to compare Genoa and La Spezia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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