- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from La Spezia to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia to Genoa will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 10 buses that leave La Spezia for Genoa on Wed, Aug 05, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 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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FlixBusBuses from La Spezia to Genoa run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:02AM | Arrival Time 05:39AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator | Departure Time 01:02AM | Arrival Time 05:39AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Genoa buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:30 PM La Spezia | 1h10 | 4:40 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM La Spezia | 1h10 | 4:40 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM La Spezia | 0h20 | 6:20 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
treno 12210 effettuato con bus GE032 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 1:02 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h37 | 5:39 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
treno 12210 effettuato con bus GE032 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 1:02 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h37 | 5:39 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:10 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 1h35 | 2:45 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 1h25 | 4:55 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 1h40 | 5:10 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
060 | 6:40 AM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme | 1h35 | 8:15 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 1h25 | 8:35 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 1h40 | 8:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Celebrated art museum in a UNESCO palace, showing European paintings from medieval to baroque periods in elegant historic interiors.
Historic palace museum with frescoed rooms, portraits, and decorative arts. A cornerstone of Genoa’s civic collections on Via Garibaldi.
UNESCO avenue lined with splendid Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Genoa’s grandest street and the city’s essential architectural walk.
Historic old port redeveloped with promenades, museums, and harbor views. A lively base for walking, sightseeing, and modern Genoa culture.
Large central square framed by civic buildings and the famous fountain. A classic meeting point and key stop between the center and old town.
Liguria's iconic flatbread made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Crisp outside and soft inside, it is a classic Genoese street food.
Fresh basil sauce from Genoa made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, pecorino, and olive oil. It is the city's most famous pasta condiment.
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Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the old harbor area, known for refined Ligurian seafood tasting menus and polished contemporary service.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving classic Genoese dishes, pesto, and seafood in a warm, established setting.
Popular casual spot famed for farinata and other wood-fired Ligurian street foods. Simple atmosphere, central location, and long local following.
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Most La Spezia to Genoa buses use the La Spezia, Via Giosuè Carducci to Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia station pair, with some services arriving at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria. Use this guide to compare La Spezia and Genoa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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