- Must visit
Museo Tecnico Navale della Spezia
Naval museum near the Arsenale with ship models, maritime instruments, figureheads, and exhibits on Italian naval history. One of the city’s signature cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice 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 Nice to La Spezia will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Nice to La Spezia without transferring at least 2 times.
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Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273
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Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269
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Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269
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Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273
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Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277
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Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277
86023+
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273
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Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269
86017+
Intercity 745 · Intercity 665
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Intercity 631 · Intercity 511Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $203.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $318 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 59m Average total duration 19h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Nice to La Spezia:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to La Spezia costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $281 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to La Spezia costing on average $318 (€260).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Flight takes on average 19h 59m.
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.
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 Nice to La Spezia trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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86013+ Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 5h53 | 2:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86013+ Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 7h48 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86013+ Regionale Veloce 3365+ Intercity 665 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 6h59 | 3:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86015+ Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 7h17 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86015+ Intercity 745 · Intercity 665 | 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 6h28 | 3:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Intercity 745 · Intercity 665 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 5h58 | 3:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 6h47 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 6h16 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3367+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 6h20 | 4:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 5h48 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3367+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 5h52 | 4:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 9h21 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 7h16 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3371+ Intercity 673 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 8h27 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 6h48 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 8h53 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3371+ Intercity 673 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 7h59 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 7h49 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 5h44 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3371+ Intercity 673 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 6h55 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 7h21 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Intercity 635 · Intercity 673 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 6h27 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 6h53 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Intercity 635 · Intercity 673 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 5h59 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Intercity 635 · Intercity 673 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 5h27 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 6h21 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 5h53 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 7h53 | 10:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3375+ Intercity 679 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 6h59 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Nice to La Spezia run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 8h 52m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 52m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 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.
Naval museum near the Arsenale with ship models, maritime instruments, figureheads, and exhibits on Italian naval history. One of the city’s signature cultural visits.
Respected fine-art museum with paintings, miniatures, sculptures, and decorative arts from a private collection. A refined stop for visitors interested in art beyond the Cinque Terre crowds.
Contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection focused on modern and postwar art. Good choice for travelers seeking a more current cultural stop.
Popular waterfront promenade lined with palms, boats, and views across the harbor. Ideal for strolling, especially at sunset, and one of the city’s most pleasant public spaces.
Main pedestrian street through the historic center, lined with shops and everyday city life. Essential for first-time visitors wanting the atmosphere of central La Spezia.
Major central square redesigned with contemporary artistic elements. Frequently photographed and a useful orientation point between the station and the historic center.
A traditional La Spezia soup of chickpeas, beans, and wheat, created from dockworkers’ gathered grain. It is one of the city’s most distinctive local dishes.
Local mussels stuffed with breadcrumbs, herbs, garlic, and cheese, then cooked in tomato sauce. La Spezia is especially known for its mussel culture.
A classic Ligurian mussel soup or stew, usually prepared with tomato, garlic, parsley, and white wine. It reflects the city’s strong maritime food tradition.
A respected restaurant in central La Spezia known for refined Ligurian cuisine, fresh seafood, and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
A well-known contemporary venue offering carefully prepared dishes, strong wine selection, and a polished atmosphere near the center.
An established dining address for quality regional cooking, often recommended for seafood and a more upscale meal in La Spezia.
Moderate by Italian standards. Dining and coffee are reasonable, while tourist-area prices rise in peak season.
Service is often included or not expected. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia -> Piazza Verdi, La Spezia
The train connection between Nice and La Spezia offers a scenic journey along the beautiful Italian Riviera. Travelers can choose from several providers, including Intercity, Regionale, and Thello. With frequent departures throughout the day, this route provides an excellent opportunity to explore both cities while enjoying picturesque views of coastal landscapes and charming towns along the way.
Traveling from Nice to La Spezia takes approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes, with direct connections available. There are up to 8 trains operating daily on this route, providing convenient options for travelers.
The first daily train from Nice departs at 06:37 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful coastal region. The last train of the day leaves La Spezia at 09:20 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their evening before heading back.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Nice and La Spezia is €22. The average ticket price typically hovers around €38, providing travelers with a range of options depending on their budget and travel preferences.
Welcome to the Castello di San Giorgio, a historic fortress that dates back to the 13th century. This impressive structure not only served as a military stronghold but also played a crucial role in defending the city of La Spezia from invaders throughout its tumultuous history. As you explore its ancient walls and towers, you'll be captivated by breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and gain insight into how this castle shaped local heritage.
Next on our journey is the Museo Tecnico Navale, an extraordinary museum dedicated to Italy's rich maritime history. Established in 1869, it houses an extensive collection of naval artifacts ranging from model ships to historical documents that highlight La Spezia’s significance as a strategic naval base during both World Wars. The unique interactive exhibits allow visitors like you to immerse yourself in seafaring adventures while appreciating Italy's contributions to global maritime exploration.
Finally, we arrive at Cinque Terre National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning coastal scenery and charming villages perched atop rugged cliffs. Spanning five picturesque towns—Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore—the park offers unparalleled hiking trails with panoramic vistas that showcase nature’s beauty at every turn. Whether you're savoring fresh seafood or wandering through vibrant terraced vineyards along your path here today, each moment spent in Cinque Terre will leave you enchanted by its natural splendor.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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.

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