- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s leading art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
55
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 $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 55 trains that leave La Spezia for Milan on Thu, May 28, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 159 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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 Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3026
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3018
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 3038
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 · Regionale Veloce 3042
FRECCIABIANCA 8620
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+
Intercity 635
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
Intercity 631
Intercity 670
Intercity 670Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 La Spezia to Milan:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Milan costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa.
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 to Milan trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 4:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h25 | 8:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 4:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h25 | 8:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h29 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h29 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h27 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h27 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale Veloce 3019 | 5:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h09 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h22 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h22 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+ Regionale Veloce 4014+ FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 6:51 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h59 | 10:50 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 7:04 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h51 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12214 · 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 | 3h17 | 10:55 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 662 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h17 | 10:55 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 2124 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h10 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce 3026 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h10 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ Regionale Veloce 4020+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 8:32 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h18 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Intercity 631 | 9:39 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h16 | 12:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h38 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h38 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h40 | 2:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h40 | 2:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Intercity 745 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h07 | 2:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Intercity 745 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h07 | 2:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22914 · Regionale 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 10:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h00 | 4:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22914 · Regionale 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 10:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h00 | 4:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h17 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h17 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h50 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h50 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 2:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 6:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 · 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 | 3h17 | 5:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h17 | 5:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 635 | 3:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h55 | 6:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 635 | 3:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h55 | 6:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Intercity 635 | 3:43 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h12 | 6:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 3:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h45 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 3:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h45 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 4:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 8:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 · 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 | 3h22 | 8:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 4:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h22 | 8:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 5:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h54 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 5:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h45 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 5:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h45 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 6:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h43 | 10:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 · 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 | 3h17 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 6:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h17 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Intercity 639 | 7:27 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h28 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:03 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h32 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:03 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h32 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from La Spezia to Milan run on average 41 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 9 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 54m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 12:45 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
One of Italy’s leading art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
A major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist holdings and striking city views.
A contemporary museum focused on world cultures and major temporary exhibitions, popular for its modern architecture and changing shows.
Milan’s canal district, best known for waterside walks, photogenic bridges, and lively atmosphere day and night.
A charming historic neighborhood of narrow streets, galleries, boutiques, and classic Milan character, ideal for wandering.
Milan’s main square and the symbolic heart of the city, surrounded by major landmarks and constant urban energy.
Creamy saffron risotto, one of Milan's signature dishes, prized for its rich flavor and golden color.
Braised veal shank cooked slowly until tender, traditionally served with gremolata and often paired with risotto.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, a classic Milanese specialty and one of the city's most famous dishes.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant offering creative haute cuisine with an elegant, Michelin-starred reputation.
Famous central bakery known for panzerotti, a beloved casual stop near the Duomo with constant local appeal.
Modern Milanese restaurant known for refined Lombard classics in a stylish contemporary setting.
Milan is pricier than most Italian cities, especially for hotels, central dining, and aperitivo areas.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Milan Centrale, Milan -> Duomo di Milano, Milan
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.

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