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Technical Naval Museum of La Spezia
Historic naval museum near the Arsenal with ship models, figureheads, weapons, and maritime artifacts linked to the Italian Navy and the city’s seafaring identity.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 17 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome 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 Rome to La Spezia will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 7 buses that leave Rome for La Spezia on Mon, Jun 01, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 327 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 6 h 55 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 Rome to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $78 Average price |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to La Spezia:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to La Spezia costing on average $40 (€32).
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to La Spezia costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to La Spezia buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h25 | 2:55 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h00 | 3:55 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h35 | 6:00 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 6h40 | 7:25 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 1 transfer | |
206 | 1:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h55 | 8:45 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h15 | 1:05 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h30 | 3:25 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
054 · 060 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h35 | 6:35 AM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 12:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h55 | 7:05 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to La Spezia run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:47. The fastest bus covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:47 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.
Historic naval museum near the Arsenal with ship models, figureheads, weapons, and maritime artifacts linked to the Italian Navy and the city’s seafaring identity.
One of La Spezia’s finest art museums, known for a refined collection of paintings, miniatures, illuminated manuscripts, and decorative arts donated by Amedeo Lia.
Contemporary art museum featuring modern and postwar works, temporary exhibitions, and a more local, less crowded alternative to the city’s historic collections.
The city’s waterfront promenade lined with palms, benches, and views of the harbor, ideal for strolling and one of the most popular everyday areas in La Spezia.
Main pedestrian street in the historic center, packed with shops and daily life, and one of the best places to feel the city’s local rhythm.
Large central square redesigned with contemporary elements, connecting major city streets and serving as a busy urban landmark and meeting point.
Mussels stuffed with breadcrumbs, herbs, garlic, and cheese, then cooked in tomato sauce. A classic Gulf of La Spezia specialty tied to local mussel farming.
A traditional La Spezia soup of chickpeas, beans, and grains, created from dockworkers’ frugal cooking. It is one of the city’s most distinctive local dishes.
A thin savory pancake made from chickpea flour, water, and olive oil, baked in a wood-fired oven. Popular across Liguria and widely eaten in La Spezia.
Established restaurant in La Spezia known for creative seafood-focused tasting menus and polished service in a contemporary setting.
Well-known central restaurant with refined Ligurian cuisine, seafood dishes, and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional trattoria appreciated for local Ligurian dishes, seafood, and a classic welcoming atmosphere popular with regulars.
Moderate by Italian standards. Dining is reasonable, but waterfront areas and peak Cinque Terre season cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a small coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
Official public transport app
La Spezia, Via Giosuè Carducci -> La Spezia Centrale
About 3 buses run from Rome to La Spezia per day, completing the journey in an average of 6h 05min. Still, passengers can get a connection that reaches La Spezia with the right timing quickly. Of the 3 coaches that leave Rome for La Spezia a day, three are direct connections, and those who take this option avoid the inconvenience of making changes during the journey. Direct coaches complete the trip in about 5h 15min, while those that involve changes during the trip take 7h 00min to travel from Rome to La Spezia.
Typically, 3 connections ply the Rome_La Spezia route daily, on a journey that takes an average of 6h 5min. Besides, a direct service connects the two destinations quickly. Buses that require multiple changes along the route take long before arriving in La Spezia from Rome. These buses come with cheaper tickets and are appropriate for commuters with limited funds, keen to make a few savings. Please note that the bus departure times and travel duration can vary based on the specific days and the number of changes during the journey.
A Rome to La Spezia bus takes an average travel time of approximately 6h 05 min to cover the distance between these two points. If you’re lucky with your booking, you might get a direct service that arrives in La Spezia within a shorter duration. Coaches that entail changes take more time on the road before arriving in La Spezia. Passengers have the option of taking the earliest bus that leaves Roma Termini for La Spezia at around 9:15 a.m., or wait for the last connection of the day from the same terminus at about 9:45 p.m.

Ruins of the empire in Rome. Source: Shutterstock
Departure bus station:If you’re commuting to La Spezia from Rome, you’ll board your bus at the famous Roma Termini. Several bus operators such as MarinoBus leave and arrive at this station frequently. The station lies about 1 mile (1.6 km) from Rome city center, and a bus will get you there in about 8min. It has toilets, an airport shuttle service, non_smoking rooms, free parking, free Wi_Fi, and various shops and cafes.
Arrival bus station:Passengers arriving in La Spezia from Rome drop off at the La Spezia, Port, which sits 0.7miles (1.2 km) from the city center of La Spezia. You can connect there by bus in about 6min. Besides its proximity to taxi and shuttle stands, the station is also close to excellent amenities such as a left_luggage store, ticketing office, newspaper stands, clean restrooms, and a waiting area.
The most popular bus company that ferries passengers from Rome and La Spezia is MarinoBus. Usually, about 3 buses operate along this route daily, with the journey taking about 6h 05min, but some direct buses can get you to La Spezia in a shorter duration. Still, slower coaches take around 7h to commute between Rome and La Spezia. Consider this option if you’re traveling on a strict budget. The earliest bus leaves Rome Termini at around 9:15 a.m., but those who prefer an evening ride can hop onto the last coach the departs the same station at around 9:45 p.m.

Tower Monterosso al Mare in La Spezia. Source: Shutterstock
MarinoBus runs most passenger transportation services between Rome and La Spezia, with 3 buses leaving Rome Termini daily. Averagely, the 202miles (326km) trip lasts an average of 6h 05min, but faster coaches will get you there in 5h 45min. Of the 3 buses, 3 are direct connections. If you choose slower connections, you’ll contend spending 7h on the road before reaching your destination. The advantage of such buses is that they offer cheaper tickets.
Traveling by bus is a sustainable journey traveling magazines, is a destination of choice for most holidaymakers. The Waterfront near the Centro Storico and Porto Mirabello offer the best setting for an evening walk as you enjoy the fantastic weather. While here, enjoy the beautiful teras and fantastic views of the harbor as ships dock and depart. The Naval Technical Museum is the best place to spend an afternoon if you're here with your family. It’s a truly fascinating place for the littles ones as it houses magnificent artifacts and other displays. Pop into the museum and learn more about the technical aspects and the equipment of the Italian naval forces. As Italy is famous for its strong Christian heritage, take time and visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. This restored sanctuary features white and green striped marble design that makes it perfect for a memorable photo. Other attractions at this destination include:
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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.

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