- Must visit
Museo Tecnico Navale
Leading naval museum with ship models, weapons, figureheads, and artifacts explaining La Spezia’s long maritime history.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
22 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riomaggiore 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 Riomaggiore to La Spezia will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 5 buses that leave Riomaggiore for La Spezia on Wed, Aug 05, 5 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 8 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 40 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.










Buses from Riomaggiore to La Spezia run on average 4 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:09, the last at 23:19. The fastest bus covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average bus duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 10m |
First bus 5:09 AM |
Last bus 11:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Azienda Trasporti Consortile | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Azienda Trasporti Consortile | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Riomaggiore to La Spezia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:20 PM Riomaggiore | 0h30 | 6:50 PM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Riomaggiore | 0h30 | 7:00 PM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Riomaggiore | 0h30 | 7:00 PM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Riomaggiore | 0h30 | 7:50 PM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 8:40 AM Riomaggiore | 0h10 | 8:50 AM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Riomaggiore | 0h30 | 11:50 AM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Riomaggiore | 0h40 | 3:40 PM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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
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