- Must visit
Museo Tecnico Navale
Leading naval museum with ship models, weapons, figureheads, and artifacts explaining La Spezia’s long maritime history.
Cheapest price
CHF13
Average price
CHF13
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Empoli 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 Empoli to La Spezia will cost around CHF13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Empoli for La Spezia on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Empoli to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from CHF13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF13, and a bus costs an average of CHF13.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF13 Average price Cheapest | CHF19 Average price | CHF27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Empoli to La Spezia:
A train is CHF6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Empoli to La Spezia costing on average CHF19.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around CHF13 compared to roughly CHF27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF14. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Empoli to La Spezia trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18255 · Regionale 19332 | 6:01 AM Empoli station | 2h25 | 8:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18255 · Regionale 19332 | 6:01 AM Empoli station | 2h25 | 8:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18355 | 6:45 AM Empoli station | 2h14 | 8:59 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18355 | 6:45 AM Empoli station | 2h14 | 8:59 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18263 · Regionale 19388 | 7:30 AM Empoli station | 2h03 | 9:33 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18263 · Regionale 19388 | 7:30 AM Empoli station | 2h03 | 9:33 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4013+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588 | 7:58 AM Empoli station | 1h39 | 9:37 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4013+ Intercity 666 | 7:58 AM Empoli station | 2h10 | 10:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4013+ Intercity 666 | 7:58 AM Empoli station | 2h10 | 10:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4017+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 8:58 AM Empoli station | 1h43 | 10:41 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18361 | 10:27 AM Empoli station | 1h53 | 12:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18361 | 10:27 AM Empoli station | 1h53 | 12:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale 19342 | 10:58 AM Empoli station | 2h02 | 1:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale 19342 | 10:58 AM Empoli station | 2h02 | 1:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18365 | 11:27 AM Empoli station | 1h53 | 1:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18365 | 11:27 AM Empoli station | 1h53 | 1:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 19346 | 11:57 AM Empoli station | 1h52 | 1:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 19346 | 11:57 AM Empoli station | 1h52 | 1:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18367 | 12:27 PM Empoli station | 1h53 | 2:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18367 | 12:27 PM Empoli station | 1h53 | 2:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19348 | 12:58 PM Empoli station | 2h02 | 3:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 12:58 PM Empoli station | 1h38 | 2:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 12:58 PM Empoli station | 1h38 | 2:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19348 | 12:58 PM Empoli station | 2h02 | 3:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18371 | 1:27 PM Empoli station | 1h53 | 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18371 | 1:27 PM Empoli station | 1h53 | 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354 | 1:58 PM Empoli station | 1h50 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354 | 1:58 PM Empoli station | 1h50 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 1:58 PM Empoli station | 1h43 | 3:41 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18373 | 2:27 PM Empoli station | 1h53 | 4:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18373 | 2:27 PM Empoli station | 1h53 | 4:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19358 | 2:58 PM Empoli station | 1h51 | 4:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19358 | 2:58 PM Empoli station | 1h51 | 4:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18377 | 3:28 PM Empoli station | 1h52 | 5:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18377 | 3:28 PM Empoli station | 1h52 | 5:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4039+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 3:58 PM Empoli station | 1h46 | 5:44 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18381 | 4:27 PM Empoli station | 1h53 | 6:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18381 | 4:27 PM Empoli station | 1h53 | 6:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19368 | 4:58 PM Empoli station | 2h00 | 6:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684 | 4:58 PM Empoli station | 1h38 | 6:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19368 | 4:58 PM Empoli station | 2h00 | 6:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684 | 4:58 PM Empoli station | 1h38 | 6:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18307+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 5:58 PM Empoli station | 1h27 | 7:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18307 · Regionale 19374 | 5:58 PM Empoli station | 1h51 | 7:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18307 · Regionale 19374 | 5:58 PM Empoli station | 1h51 | 7:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18309+ Intercity 518 | 6:13 PM Empoli station | 1h48 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18309+ Intercity 518 | 6:13 PM Empoli station | 1h48 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19378 | 6:58 PM Empoli station | 2h02 | 9:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19378 | 6:58 PM Empoli station | 2h02 | 9:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18313+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 7:00 PM Empoli station | 1h44 | 8:44 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19380 | 7:58 PM Empoli station | 1h51 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19380 | 7:58 PM Empoli station | 1h51 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18319+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 8:27 PM Empoli station | 1h47 | 10:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 | 8:58 PM Empoli station | 2h02 | 11:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 | 8:58 PM Empoli station | 2h02 | 11:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18329+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 9:27 PM Empoli station | 1h58 | 11:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18333+ Intercity 822 | 10:00 PM Empoli station | 1h47 | 11:47 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18333+ Intercity 822 | 10:00 PM Empoli station | 1h47 | 11:47 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Empoli to La Spezia run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF13 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF13 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:43 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.
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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La Spezia Centrale -> Piazza Verdi, La Spezia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Empoli to La Spezia by train. 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 train, 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 Empoli to La Spezia trains use the Empoli to La Spezia Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at La Spezia Migliarina. Use this guide to compare Empoli and La Spezia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Empoli has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Rifugio, Osteria del Gusto
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Empoli. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Empoli. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Empoli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Empoli: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Empoli: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Tazza d'Oro, Hotel Da Vinci, Hotel Il Sole.
La Spezia Centrale is 2 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Chef Express, Moka, Wake Up Cafe' Di Bottazzo Paolo
Free WiFi in the station with password displayed on ticket. ATMs are located inside the station.
Information desks are located inside the station near the information board.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located inside the main terminal.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Centrale: There are elevators from the parking garage and the road into the station as well as ramps for train access.
Nearby hotels include Affittacamere Casa Dane, La Siesta, Hotel Mary.
La Spezia Migliarina is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Migliarina has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Ticket office support is available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Migliarina: Elevators, ramps.
Ca' Di Boschetti is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
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