- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous museum complex with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical and Renaissance collections. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia to Rome 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 Rome will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 46 trains that leave La Spezia for Rome on Sat, Jun 06, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 327 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 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 19363 · Regionale Veloce 4135
Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 4133
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale Veloce 4131
Regionale 19375 · Regionale Veloce 4139
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale Veloce 4131
FRECCIARGENTO 8551
FRECCIARGENTO 8591
FRECCIARGENTO 8583
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619
FRECCIABIANCA 8601Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Rome:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Rome costing on average $40 (€33).
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Spezia to Rome costing on average $96 (€78).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
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 Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, 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 Rome trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 799 | 1:27 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h16 | 5:43 AM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 799 | 1:27 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h16 | 5:43 AM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ Regionale 18391 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h50 | 9:33 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18260+ FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h22 | 9:33 AM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 501 | 5:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h47 | 10:17 AM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 501 | 5:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h47 | 10:17 AM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19339 · Regionale Veloce 4129 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h55 | 11:55 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19339 · Regionale Veloce 4129 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h55 | 11:55 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8601 | 6:18 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h00 | 10:18 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 6:51 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h14 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 19347 · Regionale Veloce 4016 | 7:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h11 | 11:22 AM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 8:16 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h02 | 12:18 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 8:32 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h04 | 11:36 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale Veloce 4131 | 9:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h29 | 3:50 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale Veloce 4131 | 9:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h29 | 3:50 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h02 | 1:30 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651 · Intercity 583 | 9:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h32 | 2:00 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583 · Intercity 651 | 9:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h32 | 2:00 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1589+ Regionale 19355 | 10:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h51 | 3:12 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:23 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h07 | 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 4133 | 12:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h40 | 5:50 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 19498+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h14 | 4:24 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4133 · Regionale 19359 | 12:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h40 | 5:50 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038 | 1:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h03 | 5:14 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 1:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h02 | 5:18 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 511 | 1:55 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h08 | 6:03 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 511 | 1:55 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h08 | 6:03 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19363 · Regionale Veloce 4135 | 2:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h39 | 7:50 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19363 · Regionale Veloce 4042+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h14 | 6:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4135 · Regionale 19363 | 2:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h39 | 7:50 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 2:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h50 | 7:25 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18399+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h31 | 8:11 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 4:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h02 | 8:18 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 4:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h55 | 8:11 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4137 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h29 | 9:50 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4137 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h29 | 9:50 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h04 | 8:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 18401 | 4:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h40 | 9:20 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18401+ Intercity 597 | 4:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h40 | 9:20 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4052+ FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:24 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h06 | 9:30 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19375 · Regionale Veloce 4139 | 6:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h37 | 11:48 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19375 · Regionale Veloce 4139 | 6:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h37 | 11:48 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 6:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h02 | 10:18 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 7:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h11 | 11:23 PM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 7:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h11 | 11:23 PM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 7:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h13 | 11:01 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from La Spezia to Rome run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Rome — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rome trip today.
World-famous museum complex with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical and Renaissance collections. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
One of Rome’s finest art museums, known for Bernini sculptures and paintings by Caravaggio and Raphael. Advance reservation is typically required because entry is strictly timed.
The city’s historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, featuring Roman bronzes, imperial sculpture, and art with views over the Forum.
Elegant Baroque square built on an ancient stadium, lined with fountains, palaces, and lively street life. A classic area for strolling and people-watching.
Atmospheric neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and busy evening streets. Popular with visitors but still one of Rome’s most characteristic areas.
Famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna and Trinità dei Monti. A highly photographed landmark and social-media favorite.
A classic Roman pasta with pecorino Romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and a benchmark of Roman cooking.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is famous for its rich sauce without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, and pecorino Romano, closely tied to Rome’s culinary identity and served with bucatini or rigatoni.
Rome’s most famous fine-dining restaurant, offering elegant tasting menus, panoramic views, and one of the city’s most prestigious dining experiences.
A historic trattoria near the Pantheon, famous for traditional Roman dishes such as gricia, amatriciana, and seasonal specialties.
A celebrated central Rome venue known for classic Roman pasta, exceptional cured meats, and a refined but lively atmosphere.
Rome is moderate by Western Europe standards: sights are affordable, but central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated.
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Rome Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
The train connection between La Spezia and Rome offers a convenient way to travel through Italy's stunning landscapes. Passengers can choose from several providers, including Regionale, Frecciabianca, and Intercity. With frequent departures throughout the day, travelers can enjoy comfortable rides while taking in picturesque views along the route. Whether you're heading for a weekend getaway or exploring historical sites in the capital city, these trains provide an efficient means of transportation between these two vibrant destinations.
The train connection from La Spezia to Rome takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. There are 9 direct connections available each day, departing from La Spezia Centrale and arriving at Roma Tiburtina, Roma Ostiense, Roma Termini, and Roma San Pietro.
The first daily train from La Spezia to Rome departs at 05:15 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the capital. The last journey of the day leaves at 09:55 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their activities before returning in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from La Spezia to Rome is €17. The average ticket price typically hovers around €32, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore Italy's beautiful capital city.
Welcome to the Colosseum, an iconic symbol of ancient Rome that dates back to AD 70-80. This monumental amphitheater not only hosted gladiatorial contests and public spectacles but also served as a testament to Roman engineering prowess with its intricate system of vaults and arches. As you stand before this magnificent structure, imagine the roar of thousands cheering for their champions in what was once the heart of entertainment in the empire.
Next on our journey is St. Peter's Basilica, one of Christianity’s holiest sites and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture completed in 1626. Its grand dome designed by Michelangelo dominates the skyline while inside, you'll find breathtaking artworks like Bernini's Baldachin and stunning mosaics that reflect centuries of devotion and artistry. The basilica not only serves as a pilgrimage site but also symbolizes unity within Catholicism—an experience that transcends time.
Finally, we arrive at the Pantheon, originally built around 27 BC as a temple for all gods before being converted into a church in AD 609—a remarkable feat considering its preservation over nearly two millennia! With its massive domed roof featuring an oculus allowing natural light to flood through, it showcases innovative architectural techniques still admired today. Standing here gives you insight into both ancient religious practices and modern-day reverence; it's truly awe-inspiring how history continues to resonate within these walls.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Spezia to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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