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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price on Oct 11
$26
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$30
Fastest journey on Oct 11
2 h 57 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
3 h 17 m
Trains on Oct 11
45
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia to Milan will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 45 trains from La Spezia to Milan, including 11 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct trains cover the 159 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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.
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12392 · Regionale Veloce 3034
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12392 · Regionale Veloce 3034
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12432 · Regionale Veloce 3042
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12372 · Regionale Veloce 3030
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12412 · Regionale Veloce 3038
FRECCIABIANCA 8620
Intercity 684
Intercity 662
Intercity 684
Intercity 662Trains from La Spezia to Milan run on average 58 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 58 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 12:45 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Milan trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h54 | 5:39 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h54 | 5:39 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale Veloce 3075 | 2:05 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h34 | 5:39 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale Veloce 3075 | 2:05 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h34 | 5:39 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12412 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 2:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 6:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12412 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 2:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 6:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h22 | 6:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h22 | 6:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Intercity 635 | 3:43 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h17 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 3:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h49 | 7:39 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 3:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h49 | 7:39 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12432 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 4:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 8:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12432 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 4:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 8:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680 | 4:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h27 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 4:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h27 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 5:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h57 | 8:43 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 5:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h49 | 9:39 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 5:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h49 | 9:39 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12452 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 6:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 10:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12452 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 6:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 10:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 684 | 6:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h22 | 10:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 6:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h22 | 10:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:03 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h36 | 11:39 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:03 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h36 | 11:39 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, October 11 | |||||
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 1:02 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h37 | 7:39 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 1:02 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h37 | 7:39 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h34 | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h34 | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h31 | 9:39 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h31 | 9:39 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h27 | 10:05 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h27 | 10:05 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12216 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 7:04 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h51 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12216 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 7:04 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h51 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h22 | 11:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 662 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h22 | 11:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12352+ Intercity 631 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h48 | 1:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12352 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12352 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h42 | 1:39 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h42 | 1:39 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12372 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h40 | 2:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12372 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h40 | 2:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12372+ Intercity 745 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h45 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale 3071 | 11:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h59 | 3:39 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale 3071 | 11:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h59 | 3:39 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12392 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 12:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 4:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12392 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 12:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 4:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
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One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Milan Centrale -> Piazza del Duomo
The train connection between La Spezia and Milan is both convenient and scenic, making it an excellent choice for travelers. You can choose from several providers including Regionale, Intercity, and Frecciabianca. With frequent departures throughout the day, you’ll find a comfortable journey that allows you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Italy as you travel from the coastal charm of La Spezia to the vibrant urban atmosphere of Milan.
The train connection from La Spezia to Milan is direct and takes approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes. There are up to 8 connections available each day, providing convenient travel options for passengers. The arrival stations in Milan include Milano Centrale, Milano Lambrate, Milano Porta Garibaldi, and Milano Rogoredo.
The first daily train from La Spezia to Milan departs at 05:01 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the vibrant city of Milan. The last train of the day leaves La Spezia at 09:55 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their evening in this bustling metropolis before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from La Spezia to Milan is €17. This fare offers a budget-friendly option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Italian cities, while the average ticket price tends to be slightly higher at around €20.
Welcome to the magnificent Milan Cathedral, or Duomo di Milano, a stunning example of Gothic architecture that took nearly six centuries to complete. Its intricate façade and towering spires not only symbolize Milan's rich history but also serve as a testament to the city's artistic ambition during the Renaissance. As you step inside, be sure to admire its breathtaking stained glass windows and vast interior space that can accommodate thousands of worshippers.
Next, we find ourselves at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world's oldest shopping malls and an architectural marvel in its own right. Opened in 1867, this elegant arcade connects Piazza del Duomo with La Scala opera house and is adorned with beautiful mosaics depicting Italy’s regions—making it both a commercial hub and cultural landmark. Don’t forget to spin on your heel over the bull mosaic for good luck; it's become quite a tradition among visitors!
Finally, let’s explore Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco), which dates back to the 15th century when it was built by Francesco Sforza as a fortress for his family. This imposing structure has served various purposes throughout history—from royal residence to military barracks—and now houses several museums showcasing art from Michelangelo's last sculpture "Pietà Rondanini" to ancient artifacts. As you stroll through its expansive grounds filled with lush gardens and fountains, you'll feel transported back in time amidst this historical gem!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Spezia to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most La Spezia to Milan trains use the La Spezia Centrale to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Rogoredo. Use this guide to compare La Spezia and Milan 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:
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale 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: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
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