- Must visit
Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Cheapest price on Aug 31
$71
Average ticket price on Aug 31
$105
Fastest journey on Aug 31
6 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
7 h 3 m
Trains on Aug 31
65
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia to Trieste 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 Trieste will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from La Spezia to Trieste without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 18399+
Intercity 592
Regionale 18399+
Intercity 592
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048+
Intercity 592
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048+
Intercity 592
Regionale 18407 · Regionale 18805+
InterCityNotte 774
Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935+
FRECCIAROSSA 9480
Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 3933+
FRECCIAROSSA 9480
Intercity 511+
Regionale Veloce 4040+
FRECCIAROSSA 9423+
8918
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048+
Intercity 592
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048+
Intercity 592Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a bus costs an average of $76.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 16m Average total duration Fastest 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m 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 to Trieste:
A train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Trieste costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $153 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102 (€83). The journey takes 7h 46m versus 5h 25m 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 to Trieste trains for today, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:17 AM La Spezia | 8h20 | 4:37 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:21 AM La Spezia | 8h16 | 4:37 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:21 AM La Spezia | 8h16 | 5:37 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:06 AM La Spezia | 10h03 | 9:09 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:18 PM La Spezia | 9h20 | 10:38 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:06 PM La Spezia | 7h32 | 9:38 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 31 | |||||
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18286+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | 1:27 AM La Spezia Centrale | 19h29 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18272+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | 1:27 AM La Spezia Centrale | 19h29 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale Veloce 4014+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | 1:27 AM La Spezia Centrale | 19h29 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18391+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404+ Regionale Veloce 3437 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 8h01 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18391 · Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 16h13 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18391 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 16h13 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18391 · Regionale 18266+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 16h13 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale Veloce 4014+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 15h45 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale Veloce 4034+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 15h45 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 15h45 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 501+ Regionale Veloce 4034+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | 5:44 AM La Spezia Centrale | 15h12 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 501+ Regionale Veloce 4014+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | 5:44 AM La Spezia Centrale | 15h12 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 501+ Regionale 18409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | 5:44 AM La Spezia Centrale | 15h12 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19339 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h56 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19339 · Regionale 18409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h56 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19339 · Regionale 18288+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h56 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ Intercity 588 | 6:18 AM La Spezia Centrale | 12h19 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19341 · Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | 6:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h28 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19341 · Regionale 4028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | 6:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h28 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19341 · Regionale Veloce 4032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | 6:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h28 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from La Spezia to Trieste run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 219 miles (354 km) distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 219 miles (354 km) |
Average train duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 7h 17m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 7:48 PM |
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Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Spezia to Trieste 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 Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most La Spezia to Trieste trains use the La Spezia Centrale to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare La Spezia and Trieste 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:
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale 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: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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