- Must visit
Museo Tecnico Navale
Leading naval museum with ship models, weapons, figureheads, and artifacts explaining La Spezia’s long maritime history.
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucca to La Spezia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucca to La Spezia will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
It's difficult to get from Lucca to La Spezia without transferring at least once.
Regionale 34104 · Regionale 19360
Regionale 34090 · Regionale 19348
Regionale 34122 · Regionale 19380
Regionale 34076 · Regionale 19332
Regionale 18626 · Regionale 19354
Regionale 34110+
Intercity 684
Regionale 34110+
Intercity 684
Regionale 34108+
FRECCIABIANCA 8620
Regionale 34080+
FRECCIAROSSA 8606
Regionale 34096+
FRECCIABIANCA 8616Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 €8, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Lucca to La Spezia:
A train is €0.32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucca to La Spezia costing on average €9.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 18m.
Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 1h 18m versus 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.
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 Lucca to La Spezia trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 34104 · Regionale 19360 | 3:30 PM Lucca station | 1h37 | 5:07 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34104 · Regionale 19360 | 3:30 PM Lucca station | 1h37 | 5:07 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83579 · Regionale 34110+ Intercity 684 | 4:26 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2h10 | 6:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83579 · Regionale 34110 · Regionale 19368 | 4:26 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2h32 | 6:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34108 · Regionale 18381 | 4:35 PM Lucca station | 1h45 | 6:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34108 · Regionale 18381 | 4:35 PM Lucca station | 1h45 | 6:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34110 · Regionale 19368 | 5:30 PM Lucca station | 1h28 | 6:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34110+ Intercity 684 | 5:30 PM Lucca station | 1h06 | 6:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34110 · Regionale 19368 | 5:30 PM Lucca station | 1h28 | 6:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34110+ Intercity 684 | 5:30 PM Lucca station | 1h06 | 6:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18594+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 5:42 PM Lucca station | 1h43 | 7:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18630 · Regionale 19374 | 5:59 PM Lucca station | 1h50 | 7:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18630 · Regionale 19374 | 5:59 PM Lucca station | 1h50 | 7:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34114 · Regionale 2296 · Regionale TTPER 19255 | 6:30 PM Lucca station | 2h24 | 8:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34114 · Regionale 19378 | 6:30 PM Lucca station | 2h30 | 9:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34114 · Regionale 2296 · Regionale TTPER 19255 | 6:30 PM Lucca station | 2h24 | 8:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34118+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 7:30 PM Lucca station | 1h14 | 8:44 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83663 · Regionale 19380 | 7:57 PM San Pietro a Vico | 1h52 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34122 · Regionale 19380 | 8:30 PM Lucca station | 1h19 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34122 · Regionale 19380 | 8:30 PM Lucca station | 1h19 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18606+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 8:42 PM Lucca station | 1h32 | 10:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83665 · Regionale 19382 | 9:05 PM San Pietro a Vico | 1h55 | 11:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83665 · Regionale 19382 | 9:13 PM Lucca station | 1h47 | 11:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83665 · Regionale 19382 | 9:13 PM Lucca station | 1h47 | 11:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18610+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 9:42 PM Lucca station | 1h43 | 11:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34136 · Regionale 19330 | 6:12 AM Lucca station | 1h37 | 7:49 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34136 · Regionale 19330 | 6:12 AM Lucca station | 1h37 | 7:49 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34136+ Intercity 662 | 6:12 AM Lucca station | 1h24 | 7:36 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34136+ Intercity 662 | 6:12 AM Lucca station | 1h24 | 7:36 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 32803 · Regionale 34076 · Regionale 19332 | 6:30 AM San Pietro a Vico | 1h56 | 8:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34076 · Regionale 19332 | 6:46 AM Lucca station | 1h40 | 8:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34076 · Regionale 19332 | 6:46 AM Lucca station | 1h40 | 8:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18552 · Regionale 18355 | 7:08 AM Lucca station | 1h51 | 8:59 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18552 · Regionale 18355 | 7:08 AM Lucca station | 1h51 | 8:59 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34146+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588 | 7:53 AM Lucca station | 1h44 | 9:37 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18622 · Regionale 19388 | 7:59 AM Lucca station | 1h34 | 9:33 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18622 · Regionale 19388 | 7:59 AM Lucca station | 1h34 | 9:33 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83567 · Regionale 34080+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 8:06 AM San Pietro a Vico | 2h35 | 10:41 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34080+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 9:30 AM Lucca station | 1h11 | 10:41 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83573 · Regionale 34086 · Regionale 18361 | 10:30 AM San Pietro a Vico | 1h50 | 12:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34086 · Regionale 18361 | 10:50 AM Lucca station | 1h30 | 12:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34086 · Regionale 18361 | 10:50 AM Lucca station | 1h30 | 12:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18568 · Regionale 18367 | 12:42 PM Lucca station | 1h38 | 2:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18568 · Regionale 18367 | 12:42 PM Lucca station | 1h38 | 2:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18624+ Intercity 674 | 12:59 PM Lucca station | 1h37 | 2:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18624+ Intercity 674 | 12:59 PM Lucca station | 1h37 | 2:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34090+ Intercity 510 | 1:30 PM Lucca station | 1h28 | 2:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34090 · Regionale 19348 | 1:30 PM Lucca station | 1h30 | 3:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34090 · Regionale 19348 | 1:30 PM Lucca station | 1h30 | 3:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18490 · Regionale 18371 | 1:40 PM Lucca station | 1h40 | 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Treno 19171 effettuato con bus FI839 · Regionale 34096 · Regionale 18373 | 1:40 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2h40 | 4:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18490 · Regionale 18371 | 1:40 PM Lucca station | 1h40 | 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Treno 19171 effettuato con bus FI839 · Regionale 34096+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 1:40 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2h01 | 3:41 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18626 · Regionale 19354 | 1:59 PM Lucca station | 1h49 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18626 · Regionale 19354 | 1:59 PM Lucca station | 1h49 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34096 · Regionale 18373 | 2:30 PM Lucca station | 1h50 | 4:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34096+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 2:30 PM Lucca station | 1h11 | 3:41 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34098 · Regionale 18373 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 1h38 | 4:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34098 · Regionale 18373 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 1h38 | 4:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83575 · Regionale 34104 · Regionale 19360 | 2:53 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2h14 | 5:07 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lucca to La Spezia run on average 55 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 55 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 1:25 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of La Spezia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect La Spezia trip today.
Leading naval museum with ship models, weapons, figureheads, and artifacts explaining La Spezia’s long maritime history.
Museum in a former convent with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning centuries of local collecting.
Archaeological museum inside San Giorgio Castle, displaying prehistoric and Roman finds from the Gulf of Poets area.
Palm-lined seafront promenade ideal for strolling, harbor views, ferries, and evening walks along the Gulf of La Spezia.
Historic pedestrian street with arcades, shops, and everyday city life, connecting key squares in the center.
Central civic square near the station, a practical landmark and lively urban space for people-watching and orientation.
Chickpea flour pancake baked in a wood oven. A Ligurian street classic, prized for its crisp edges and simple coastal tradition.
Steamed mussels from the Gulf area, often with lemon, garlic, parsley, and white wine. A staple seafood dish tied to local waters.
Fresh pasta ribbons with Ligurian basil pesto, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and cheese. A defining flavor of Eastern Liguria.
Refined dining with creative seafood tasting menus and polished service. Suitable for a splurge meal in an elegant setting.
Well-known casual spot for fresh fish, pasta, and Ligurian classics near the center. Relaxed setting and dependable local cooking.
Historic waterfront restaurant known for Ligurian seafood, mussels, and harbor views. Traditional atmosphere with a long local reputation.
Moderate for Italy: lodging rises in peak season, but dining and local transit stay reasonable versus bigger tourist cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Taxis: round up. Cafes: small change is enough.
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La Spezia Centrale -> Piazza Verdi, La Spezia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucca to La Spezia 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 La Spezia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lucca to La Spezia trains use the Lucca to La Spezia Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at La Spezia Migliarina. Use this guide to compare Lucca and La Spezia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lucca 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: Ristorante Giglio, Osteria Baralla
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lucca. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lucca. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lucca: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lucca: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lucca: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Universe Lucca, Hotel Ilaria, Albergo San Martino.
S. Pietro A Vico is 4 km from Lucca city centre. Public transport options include:
S. Pietro A Vico has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at S. Pietro A Vico.
Available at S. Pietro A Vico: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Pietro A Vico.
Ponte A Moriano is 7 km from Lucca city centre. Public transport options include:
Ponte A Moriano has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Ponte A Moriano.
ATMs are available at Ponte A Moriano.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ponte A Moriano.
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:
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