- Must visit
Amedeo Lia Civic Museum
Well-regarded civic museum with paintings, illuminated manuscripts, sculptures, and decorative arts from the medieval to modern periods.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to La Spezia Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to La Spezia Centrale will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 56 trains that leave Milan for La Spezia Centrale on Tue, May 19, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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 887
Intercity 685
Intercity 685
Intercity 887
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12381
Intercity 641+
FRECCIAROSSA 8623
FRECCIABIANCA 8619
Intercity 887
Intercity 887
Intercity 665Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to La Spezia Centrale 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 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to La Spezia Centrale:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to La Spezia Centrale costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to La Spezia Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
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 Milan to La Spezia Centrale trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Intercity 651 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 9:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 9:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3013+ Intercity 505 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h50 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h23 | 11:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h23 | 11:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3013+ Intercity 505 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h50 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657 | 8:05 AM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 11:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657 | 8:05 AM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 11:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3015 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 8:05 AM Milan Rogoredo | 4h20 | 12:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3015 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 8:05 AM Milan Rogoredo | 4h20 | 12:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h23 | 1:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12381 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 7h23 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12381 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 7h23 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h23 | 1:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 659+ Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h38 | 1:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 659 · Intercity 511 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h43 | 1:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h38 | 1:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 659+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h04 | 1:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659 · Intercity 511 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h43 | 1:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h11 | 3:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h11 | 3:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h04 | 4:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3027 · Regionale 12411 | 2:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 4h43 | 6:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 5:22 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3027 · Regionale 12411 | 2:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 4h43 | 6:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 5:22 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22861 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h28 | 7:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22861 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h28 | 7:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 641+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h04 | 6:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 673 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3033+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h21 | 7:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h50 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h50 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12065 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 5:05 PM Milan Centrale | 4h07 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12065 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 5:05 PM Milan Centrale | 4h07 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 679 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h50 | 10:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h50 | 10:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale Veloce 3285 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h50 | 10:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 10:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 685 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 10:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h27 | 12:52 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h27 | 12:52 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 687 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2383+ InterCityNotte 799 | 9:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h59 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2383+ InterCityNotte 799 | 9:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h59 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Milan to La Spezia Centrale run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. 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 03:25, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 3:25 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Discover the best of La Spezia Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect La Spezia Centrale trip today.
Well-regarded civic museum with paintings, illuminated manuscripts, sculptures, and decorative arts from the medieval to modern periods.
Historic naval museum near the Arsenale with ship models, figureheads, instruments, and exhibits on Italy’s maritime history.
Modern and contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions and works by Italian and international artists.
Elegant palm-lined waterfront promenade with marinas, naval atmosphere, and easy walking access to the harbor area.
Principal pedestrian street through the historic center, lined with shops and historic buildings; ideal for a first walk in town.
Main square redesigned with contemporary public art and architecture, now one of the city’s most recognizable urban spaces.
Traditional La Spezia soup of chickpeas, beans, and wheat or farro, created as a humble dockworkers’ dish and still a local specialty.
Stuffed mussels filled with breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese or mortadella, baked or simmered in tomato sauce; a classic Gulf of La Spezia dish.
Anchovies from the Ligurian coast, often served marinated, fried, or salted, prized for their freshness and strong local fishing tradition.
Established upscale osteria near the station area, known for creative Ligurian cuisine, quality seafood, and a modern intimate dining room.
Well-known seafood restaurant in central La Spezia, appreciated for refined Ligurian cooking, polished service, and an elegant classic atmosphere.
Historic casual spot famous for farinata, pizza, and Ligurian snacks, offering an authentic and lively atmosphere in the old town.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and simple trattorias are reasonable, while tourist areas and seafront dining cost more.
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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La Spezia Centrale -> Piazza Verdi, La Spezia
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