- Must visit
Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese
Piacenza’s main civic museum complex displays archaeology, carriages, arms, frescoes, and decorative arts inside a grand ducal palace.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia to Piacenza 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 Piacenza will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 57 trains that leave La Spezia for Piacenza on Thu, Aug 06, 12 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 105 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.
Intercity 652
Intercity 652
Intercity 684
Intercity 684
Intercity 658
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Intercity 681
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Intercity 681
Regionale 19256+
Intercity 590
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale TTPER 2070
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale TTPER 2070Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Piacenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Piacenza:
A bus is $0.34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Piacenza costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Piacenza take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. The journey takes 3h 17m versus 1h 53m 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.
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 Piacenza 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 TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 3:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 3:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19248 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 1:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 4:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19248 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 1:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 4:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 2:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 5:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 2:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 5:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 3:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 6:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 3:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 6:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19254 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 4:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h12 | 7:18 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19254 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 4:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h12 | 7:18 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 5:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h04 | 8:10 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 5:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h04 | 8:10 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19256+ Intercity 590 | 5:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h59 | 8:05 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19258 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 6:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 9:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19258 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 6:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 9:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684 | 6:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h05 | 9:43 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 6:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h05 | 9:43 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 19260 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 7:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h07 | 10:13 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19260 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 7:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h07 | 10:13 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19260 · Regionale 2296 | 7:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h17 | 10:23 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18407 · Regionale 2296 | 7:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h07 | 10:23 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18407 · Regionale 2296 | 7:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h07 | 10:23 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Intercity 639 | 7:27 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h19 | 10:46 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Intercity 639 | 7:27 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h19 | 10:46 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19262 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 8:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 11:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19262 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 8:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 11:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
Intercity 652 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h12 | 8:08 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h12 | 8:08 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale TTPER 2070 | 5:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h02 | 8:08 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale TTPER 2070 | 5:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h02 | 8:08 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658 | 5:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h24 | 9:19 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 5:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h24 | 9:19 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale 2294 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h22 | 9:28 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 9:15 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 9:15 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19234 · Regionale Veloce 3904 | 7:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 10:15 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19234 · Regionale Veloce 3904 | 7:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 10:15 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 10:47 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 662 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 10:47 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce 3906 | 8:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 11:15 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce 3906 | 8:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h09 | 11:15 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 · Regionale TTPER 2078 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h28 | 1:40 PM Piacenza station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 · Regionale TTPER 2078 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h28 | 1:40 PM Piacenza station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Intercity 631 | 9:39 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h04 | 12:43 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Intercity 631 | 9:39 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h04 | 12:43 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19242 · Regionale TTPER 19244 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 10:02 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h13 | 2:15 PM Piacenza station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19242 · Regionale TTPER 19244 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 10:02 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h13 | 2:15 PM Piacenza station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h37 | 1:47 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 666 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h37 | 1:47 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from La Spezia to Piacenza run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 1:02 AM |
Last train 10:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Piacenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Piacenza trip today.
Piacenza’s main civic museum complex displays archaeology, carriages, arms, frescoes, and decorative arts inside a grand ducal palace.
Art museum with medieval to modern works, especially strong in local painting, housed in a historic palace in the city center.
The cathedral museum interprets the church’s history through sacred art, manuscripts, sculpture, and access to notable heritage spaces.
Piacenza’s main square, framed by statues and historic buildings, is the essential starting point for architecture and city life.
Compact central area of narrow streets and historic façades that rewards slow walking with a distinctly local Piacenza atmosphere.
Broad historic avenue linking major sights, appreciated for stately architecture, museum access, and an easy central walking route.
Fresh pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach, sealed with a pinched edge. A Piacenza classic often served with butter, sage, or simple tomato sauce.
Small handmade dumplings of flour and breadcrumbs, traditionally served with bean sauce or rich condiments. A humble dish rooted in Piacenza rural cooking.
Cured pork neck aged in the village of Coppa. It is one of Piacenza's celebrated DOP salumi, prized for delicate fat marbling and sweet savory flavor.
Historic city center restaurant known for refined Piacenza cuisine, elegant rooms, and strong local wine selection in a classic upscale setting.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving Piacenza specialties and Emilia dishes in a warm, rustic atmosphere popular with locals.
Casual, established osteria focused on local salumi, handmade pasta, and regional wines in an informal traditional setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy: hotels and dining are usually lower than Milan, while local transit and everyday cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
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Piacenza Railway Station -> Piazza Cavalli, Piacenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Spezia to Piacenza 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 Piacenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most La Spezia to Piacenza trains use the La Spezia Centrale to Piacenza station pair. Use this guide to compare La Spezia and Piacenza 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.
Ca' Di Boschetti is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Piacenza has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Al Duca, Osteria Carducci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Piacenza. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Piacenza. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Piacenza: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Piacenza: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Piacenza: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Park Hotel, Grande Albergo Roma, Hotel Ovest.
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