- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia Centrale to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia will cost around $75 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 Santa Lucia without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale TTPER 17425 · Regionale Veloce 3970
Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale Veloce 3992
Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale Veloce 3984
Regionale 19248 · Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale Veloce 3986
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Regionale Veloce 3972
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018+
FRECCIAROSSA 9490
Intercity 511+
Regionale Veloce 4040+
FRECCIAROSSA 9423
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+
Regionale 18425+
FRECCIAROSSA 9406
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+
Regionale Veloce 4020+
FRECCIAROSSA 9414Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia Centrale to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m 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 Santa Lucia:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia Centrale to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $109 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€57). The journey takes 5h 37m 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 Santa Lucia trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703 · Regionale Veloce 3972 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 12:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703 · Regionale Veloce 3972 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 12:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ Regionale Veloce 4012+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 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 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 9709 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h34 | 1:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 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 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 10:17 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h17 | 3:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 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+ 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 3984 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h14 | 6:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18413+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 12:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h59 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 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 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 | |
Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592+ Regionale Veloce 3898 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h19 | 9:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592+ Regionale Veloce 3898 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h19 | 9:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 4:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h18 | 8:34 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 | |
Regionale 18403+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 5:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h15 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Intercity 1588+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 6:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h18 | 11:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19483+ InterCityNotte 774+ Regionale Veloce 3960 | 6:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 13h23 | 8:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19483+ InterCityNotte 774+ Regionale Veloce 3960 | 6:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 13h23 | 8:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19483+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 13h41 | 8:38 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19483+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 13h41 | 8:38 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+ Regionale 18799+ InterCityNotte 774 | 7:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 12h50 | 8:38 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18252+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 1:27 AM La Spezia Centrale | 8h07 | 9:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18391+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h51 | 10:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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 | 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 | |
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Trains from La Spezia Centrale to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 41 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:28, the last at 16:54. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 6h 14m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 41 |
Fastest train 6h 14m |
First train 2:28 AM |
Last train 4:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Venice's premier art museum, known for masterpieces of Venetian painting from Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese.
Important modern art museum on the Grand Canal, housed in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, with works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and others.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by historic arcades and monumental buildings. Essential for first-time visitors and classic city views.
The city's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Art-filled district with canals, quieter streets, university life, and popular sunset walks near Zattere and Punta della Dogana.
Classic Venetian sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts, a historic lagoon dish with strong local identity.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on bread or polenta, one of Venice's most iconic bacari snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its briny lagoon taste and dramatic black color.
Small, highly regarded seafood osteria known for refined market-fresh dishes and a memorable intimate dining experience.
Well-known traditional Venetian restaurant celebrated for seafood classics and an old-school, intimate atmosphere.
Established Burano favorite famous for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a classic family-run Venetian feel.
Prices near the station and canals are high. Casual meals cost more than in many Italian cities, and hotels are often pricey.
Service is often included or a coperto is charged. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Small change for bars or taxis is enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Spezia Centrale to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most La Spezia Centrale to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia 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.
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:
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.
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