- Must visit
Museo Tecnico Navale
Leading naval museum with ship models, weapons, figureheads, and artifacts explaining La Spezia’s long maritime history.




Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
4h 40m
Average duration
6h 0m
Buses per day
4
Distance
327 km
Omio 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 $18. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $77 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 |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
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 Rome to La Spezia:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to La Spezia costing on average $39 (€32).
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to La Spezia costing on average $77 (€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, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to La Spezia buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h55 | 7:05 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 12:00 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 7h10 | 7:10 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 | |
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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 $18 (€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 $18 (€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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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 56 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.
Official public transport app
Via Giosuè Carducci, La Spezia -> La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia
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.

Most Rome to La Spezia buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 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 Rome and La Spezia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus).
Available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Elevators, ramps.
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