- Must visit
Museo Civico Amedeo Lia
One of the city's finest art museums, housing paintings, miniatures, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome 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 Rome to La Spezia will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 55 trains that leave Rome for La Spezia on Tue, Jun 09, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 327 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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.
Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 19380
Regionale Veloce 4130 · Regionale 18373
Regionale Veloce 4130 · Regionale 18373
Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 19380
Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 19374
FRECCIARGENTO 8596
FRECCIARGENTO 8556
FRECCIARGENTO 8588
FRECCIABIANCA 8616
FRECCIABIANCA 8620Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Rome to La Spezia:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to La Spezia costing on average $40 (€32).
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to La Spezia costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
The table below shows live departures for Rome to La Spezia trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ Regionale 18361 | 7:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h45 | 12:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4098 · Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 | 8:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h00 | 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4098 · Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 | 8:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h00 | 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 19346 | 9:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h14 | 1:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510 | 9:57 AM Rome Termini | 5h01 | 2:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510 | 9:57 AM Rome Termini | 5h01 | 2:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4130 · Regionale 18373 | 10:12 AM Rome Termini | 6h08 | 4:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4130 · Regionale 18373 | 10:12 AM Rome Termini | 6h08 | 4:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale 18373 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 6h00 | 4:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 10:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h01 | 2:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Regionale 18371 | 10:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 | 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 4h10 | 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Regionale 18381 | 11:11 AM Rome Tiburtina | 7h09 | 6:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Regionale 18381 | 11:11 AM Rome Tiburtina | 7h09 | 6:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 | 11:11 AM Rome Tiburtina | 6h09 | 5:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 | 11:11 AM Rome Tiburtina | 6h09 | 5:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 11:57 AM Rome Termini | 3h44 | 3:41 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale 18381 | 12:43 PM Rome Tiburtina | 5h37 | 6:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale 18381 | 12:43 PM Rome Tiburtina | 5h37 | 6:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 | 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h10 | 5:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684 | 1:12 PM Rome Termini | 5h24 | 6:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684 | 1:12 PM Rome Termini | 5h24 | 6:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 1:57 PM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 5:44 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 19374 | 2:12 PM Rome Termini | 5h37 | 7:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 19374 | 2:12 PM Rome Termini | 5h37 | 7:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684 | 2:35 PM Rome Termini | 4h01 | 6:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 518 | 3:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 518 | 3:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 19380 | 4:12 PM Rome Termini | 5h37 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 19380 | 4:12 PM Rome Termini | 5h37 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 4:20 PM Rome Termini | 3h05 | 7:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 4:57 PM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 8:44 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430+ Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19380 | 5:35 PM Rome Termini | 4h14 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 6:27 PM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 10:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+ Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 | 6:35 PM Rome Tiburtina | 4h25 | 11:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 522 | 7:43 PM Rome Ostiense | 4h09 | 11:52 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 522 | 7:43 PM Rome Ostiense | 4h09 | 11:52 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 8:23 PM Rome Termini | 3h02 | 11:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 798+ Regionale 19231 | 11:51 PM Rome Tiburtina | 8h03 | 7:54 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 798+ Regionale 19231 | 11:51 PM Rome Tiburtina | 8h03 | 7:54 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 37278 | 12:10 AM Rome Tiburtina | 5h16 | 5:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 37278 | 12:10 AM Rome Tiburtina | 5h16 | 5:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 19388 | 5:10 AM Rome Termini | 4h23 | 9:33 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4124 · Regionale 18361 | 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 6h25 | 12:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4124 · Regionale 18361 | 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 6h25 | 12:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4096 · Regionale 18367 | 6:10 AM Rome Termini | 8h10 | 2:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4096 · Regionale 18367 | 6:10 AM Rome Termini | 8h10 | 2:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588 | 6:23 AM Rome Termini | 3h14 | 9:37 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 794 | 6:26 AM Rome Ostiense | 4h20 | 10:46 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 794 | 6:26 AM Rome Ostiense | 4h20 | 10:46 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 6:42 AM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 10:41 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4712 · Regionale Veloce 4096 · Regionale 18367 | 6:52 AM Rome Termini | 7h28 | 2:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4712 · Regionale Veloce 4096 · Regionale 18367 | 6:52 AM Rome Termini | 7h28 | 2:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rome to La Spezia run on average 40 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 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.
One of the city's finest art museums, housing paintings, miniatures, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
Naval museum near the Arsenale with historic figureheads, maritime artifacts, weapons, and models reflecting La Spezia's long military and seafaring history.
Modern and contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection, appealing to visitors interested in 20th-century and current visual culture.
Waterfront promenade lined with palms, boats, and views across the harbor, ideal for a relaxed walk and one of the city's most pleasant public spaces.
Main pedestrian shopping and strolling street in the historic center, animated and practical for visitors moving between key sights.
Central square redesigned with striking contemporary features, often photographed and a useful reference point for exploring the city center.
Stuffed mussels, a La Spezia specialty, filled with breadcrumbs, herbs, cheese, and often mortadella, then cooked in tomato sauce.
A traditional Spezzino soup of chickpeas, beans, and wheat grains, born as a humble port dish and still closely associated with the city.
A thin savory chickpea pancake baked in a wood oven, common across Liguria and especially popular as a street food snack in La Spezia.
A well-known refined restaurant in La Spezia, appreciated for creative Ligurian cuisine, fresh seafood, and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
A respected contemporary dining spot offering polished seafood-focused cuisine and a modern setting suited to a special dinner.
An established traditional trattoria known for local seafood dishes, Ligurian classics, and a warm, unfussy atmosphere.
Generally moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while waterfront dining and peak-season stays cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is modest: round up, leave EUR 1-2 for coffee, or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service.
Official public transport app
La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia -> Piazza Europa, La Spezia
The train connection between Rome and La Spezia offers a convenient way to explore the stunning Italian coastline. Travelers can choose from several providers, including Frecciabianca, Regionale, and Intercity. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can enjoy a comfortable journey while taking in picturesque views of Italy's landscapes along the route.
Traveling from Rome to La Spezia takes approximately 3 hours and 2 minutes, with a total of 9 direct connections available each day. Passengers can depart from Roma Tiburtina, Roma Ostiense, or Roma Termini and arrive at La Spezia Centrale.
The first daily train from Rome to La Spezia departs at 08:12 AM, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the beautiful coastal town. The last train of the day leaves at 10:55 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their evening before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Rome and La Spezia is €27. The average ticket price typically hovers around €33, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Italian cities.
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 invasions, making it an essential part of our local heritage. As you explore its ancient walls and panoramic views, you'll discover unique architectural features like its well-preserved towers and charming gardens that tell stories of centuries past.
Next on our journey is the Museo Tecnico Navale, which showcases Italy's rich maritime history through an extensive collection of naval artifacts and exhibits. Established in 1869, this museum highlights significant advancements in shipbuilding technology while honoring those who have served at sea—making it both educational and deeply moving for visitors. Be sure to check out their remarkable model ships; each one reflects intricate craftsmanship that captures the essence of nautical innovation.
Finally, we arrive at Cinque Terre National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its breathtaking coastal landscapes and vibrant cliffside villages. Spanning over 18 miles along rugged terrain dotted with terraced vineyards and picturesque hiking trails, this park offers unparalleled natural beauty combined with cultural significance rooted in centuries-old traditions. Don't miss your chance to savor fresh seafood or hike between these enchanting towns; it's truly an experience unlike any other!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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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