- 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
$18
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pavia 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 Pavia to La Spezia will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 5 trains that leave Pavia for La Spezia on Mon, Jun 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 131 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 6 h 22 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pavia to La Spezia 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m 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 Pavia to La Spezia:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pavia to La Spezia costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
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, 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 Pavia to La Spezia trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 10770 · Regionale Veloce 3029+ InterCityNotte 795 | 2:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h23 | 7:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10770+ Intercity 673 | 2:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h34 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10770 · Regionale Veloce 3029+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 2:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h27 | 6:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419 · Regionale 12239 | 3:00 PM Pavia station | 4h56 | 7:56 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 19253 | 3:00 PM Pavia station | 4h54 | 7:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale Veloce 2131 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 3:00 PM Pavia station | 5h15 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419 · Regionale 12239 | 3:00 PM Pavia station | 4h56 | 7:56 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 19253 | 3:00 PM Pavia station | 4h54 | 7:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 641+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 3:27 PM Pavia station | 2h47 | 6:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 641+ InterCityNotte 795 | 3:27 PM Pavia station | 3h43 | 7:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 641+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 3:27 PM Pavia station | 2h47 | 6:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 641+ InterCityNotte 795 | 3:27 PM Pavia station | 3h43 | 7:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 673 | 4:27 PM Pavia station | 2h54 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 4:27 PM Pavia station | 2h54 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10774 · Regionale Veloce 3073+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 4:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h59 | 7:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12439 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 5:00 PM Pavia station | 4h12 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 5:00 PM Pavia station | 3h15 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3073+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 5:00 PM Pavia station | 2h46 | 7:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3073+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 5:00 PM Pavia station | 2h46 | 7:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 5:00 PM Pavia station | 3h15 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24460 · Regionale 2295 · Regionale 19380 | 5:09 PM Pavia station | 4h40 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24460 · Regionale 2295 · Regionale 19380 | 5:09 PM Pavia station | 4h40 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10777 · Regionale 2295 · Regionale 19380 | 5:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h37 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12499 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 5:27 PM Pavia station | 3h45 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12499 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 5:27 PM Pavia station | 3h45 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10776+ Intercity 679 | 5:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h34 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10477 · Regionale TTPER 2091 · Regionale TTPER 19259 | 6:09 PM Pavia station | 4h45 | 10:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10477 · Regionale TTPER 2091 · Regionale TTPER 19259 | 6:09 PM Pavia station | 4h45 | 10:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 679 | 6:27 PM Pavia station | 2h54 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 6:27 PM Pavia station | 2h54 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10778+ Intercity 685 | 6:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h34 | 10:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3077 · Regionale 12465 · Regionale 12247 | 7:00 PM Pavia station | 4h57 | 11:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3077 · Regionale 12465 · Regionale 12247 | 7:00 PM Pavia station | 4h57 | 11:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 685 | 7:27 PM Pavia station | 2h54 | 10:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 685 | 7:27 PM Pavia station | 2h54 | 10:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10782+ Intercity 687 | 8:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h38 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10782 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 8:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h08 | 12:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 9:00 PM Pavia station | 3h55 | 12:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 9:00 PM Pavia station | 3h55 | 12:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 687 | 9:36 PM Pavia station | 2h49 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 9:36 PM Pavia station | 2h49 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10784 · Regionale TRENORD 2383+ InterCityNotte 799 | 9:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h37 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2383+ InterCityNotte 799 | 10:00 PM Pavia station | 3h24 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2383+ InterCityNotte 799 | 10:00 PM Pavia station | 3h24 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 7:26 AM Pavia | 6h22 | 1:48 PM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:26 AM Pavia | 6h22 | 2:48 PM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:36 PM Pavia | 2h38 | 3:14 PM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Pavia to La Spezia run on average 61 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 61 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 1:02 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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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.
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La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia -> Piazza Verdi, La Spezia
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