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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from La Spezia to Milan 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 Milan will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 5 buses that leave La Spezia for Milan on Sat, Jun 13, 2 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 159 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. 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 train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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 La Spezia to Milan:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Milan costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $84 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€42). The journey takes 3h 52m versus 2h 50m 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus, Autostradale.
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 03:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Milan 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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FlixBus | 3:00 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 3h55 | 6:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 3h40 | 9:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 4h25 | 7:55 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 4h45 | 11:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 4h30 | 11:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from La Spezia to Milan run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
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