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Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$38
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$59
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 51 m
Trains on Sep 20
51
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia Centrale to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia Centrale to Venice will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from La Spezia Centrale to Venice without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale TTPER 17425 · Regionale Veloce 3970
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Regionale Veloce 3994
Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale Veloce 3990
Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3978
Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale Veloce 3986
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018+
FRECCIAROSSA 9490
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
Intercity 657+
Regionale Veloce 4032+
FRECCIAROSSA 9420
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4050+
Intercity 592
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4050+
Intercity 592Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia Centrale to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m 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 La Spezia Centrale to Venice:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia Centrale to Venice costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.58. The journey takes 5h 13m versus 3h 32m 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.
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 La Spezia Centrale to Venice trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18403+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 5:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h15 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 12h04 | 6:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 6:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h18 | 11:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18407 · Regionale 18805+ InterCityNotte 774 | 7:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 11h04 | 6:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18407 · Regionale 18805+ InterCityNotte 774 | 7:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 11h04 | 6:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18254+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 1:27 AM La Spezia Centrale | 8h07 | 9:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h16 | 11:12 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale TTPER 17425 · Regionale Veloce 3970 | 5:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h01 | 11:07 AM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale Veloce 3970 | 5:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 11:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale Veloce 3970 | 5:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 11:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18260+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h23 | 10:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Regionale Veloce 3994 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 7h01 | 1:07 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Regionale Veloce 3972 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 12:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Regionale Veloce 3972 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 12:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4012+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ FRECCIABIANCA 8601 | 6:18 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h16 | 11:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 3613 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 7h12 | 1:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 3613 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 7h12 | 1:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h34 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 8:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 2:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 8:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 2:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3978 | 8:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 7h01 | 3:07 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 8:16 AM La Spezia Centrale | 8h18 | 4:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4018+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 8:16 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h18 | 12:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18513+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 8:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h13 | 2:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h32 | 4:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 10:17 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h17 | 3:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19357 · Regionale 18515+ Intercity 588 | 10:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h55 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19357 · Regionale 18515+ Intercity 588 | 10:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h55 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 11:23 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h11 | 4:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale Veloce 3984 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 6:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h28 | 5:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale Veloce 3984 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 6:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale Veloce 3986 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 7h01 | 7:07 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18413+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 12:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h59 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 7h12 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 7h12 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 1:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h18 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18395+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 1:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h59 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 2:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 8:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale Veloce 3990 | 2:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 7h01 | 9:07 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 2:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 8:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19363 · Regionale 18523+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 2:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h23 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 2:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h59 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h22 | 9:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h56 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h56 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4046+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 4:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h18 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4050+ Intercity 592 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h15 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4050+ Intercity 592 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h15 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18401+ Intercity 596+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 4:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h40 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 5:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 5:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from La Spezia Centrale to Venice run on average 56 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 but you can travel from only $27 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:56, the last at 17:16. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Trains per day 56 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 2:56 AM |
Last train 5:16 PM |
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A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Spezia Centrale to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most La Spezia Centrale to Venice trains use the La Spezia Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare La Spezia Centrale and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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