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Amedeo Lia Civic Museum
Important civic museum known for a refined collection of paintings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and decorative arts in the old city center.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
62
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino 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 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to La Spezia Centrale will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 62 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino for La Spezia Centrale on Sun, Jun 21, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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 12251 · Regionale 12263
Regionale 3287
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223
Regionale 12323
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005
Regionale Veloce 3273
Regionale Veloce 3277
Regionale Veloce 3273
Regionale Veloce 3277
Regionale Veloce 3269Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to La Spezia Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m 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 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to La Spezia Centrale:
A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to La Spezia Centrale costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to La Spezia Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
The journey is about 9m faster (56m by train vs 1h 5m by car) and roughly $18 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $28 (€23)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to La Spezia Centrale trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3277 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h55 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h55 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3279 · Regionale 12239 | 6:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h47 | 7:56 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3279 · Regionale 12239 | 6:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h47 | 7:56 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 673 | 6:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 6:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281 | 7:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h00 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281 | 7:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h00 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 | 8:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 | 8:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 8:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 8:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3287 | 9:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 10:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3287 | 9:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 10:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12465 · Regionale 12247 | 10:08 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h49 | 11:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12465 · Regionale 12247 | 10:08 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h49 | 11:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 687 | 11:19 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h06 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 11:19 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h06 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 11:36 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h19 | 12:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 11:36 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h19 | 12:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12251 · Regionale 12263 | 12:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h00 | 2:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12251+ InterCityNotte 799 | 12:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h12 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12251+ InterCityNotte 799 | 12:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h12 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12251 · Regionale 12263 | 12:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h00 | 2:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12213 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h17 | 6:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12213 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h17 | 6:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3257 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h08 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3257 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h08 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h02 | 8:14 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12323 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h21 | 9:20 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12323 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h21 | 9:20 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h02 | 9:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h02 | 9:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12335 · Regionale 12221 | 9:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h48 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12335+ Intercity 505 | 9:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h15 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12335+ Intercity 505 | 9:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h15 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12335 · Regionale 12221 | 9:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h48 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 9:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h06 | 11:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 9:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h06 | 11:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 11:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 11:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h10 | 12:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h10 | 12:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3097 | 11:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h29 | 12:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3097 | 11:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h29 | 12:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 | 11:35 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h23 | 12:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 | 11:35 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h23 | 12:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12363+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h04 | 1:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12369+ Intercity 511 | 12:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h15 | 1:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12369+ Intercity 511 | 12:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h15 | 1:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 | 1:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h00 | 2:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 | 1:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h00 | 2:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12385 · Regionale 12231 | 2:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h42 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12385 · Regionale 12231 | 2:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h42 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665 | 2:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 3:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 2:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 3:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h55 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h55 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12405+ Intercity 669 | 4:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h16 | 5:22 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12405+ Intercity 669 | 4:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h16 | 5:22 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12405 · Regionale 12235 | 4:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h42 | 5:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12405 · Regionale 12235 | 4:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h42 | 5:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to La Spezia Centrale run on average 30 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 5:41 AM |
Last train 8:06 PM |
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Important civic museum known for a refined collection of paintings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and decorative arts in the old city center.
Historic naval museum near the Arsenale with ship models, figureheads, weapons, and maritime artifacts tied to the city’s naval heritage.
Contemporary art museum featuring Italian and international works, temporary exhibitions, and a modern counterpoint to La Spezia’s historic collections.
Popular waterfront promenade lined with palm trees, marinas, and views across the gulf; ideal for an easy scenic walk.
Main pedestrian shopping street through the historic center, lively and practical for exploring local urban life and architecture.
Large central square framed by civic buildings, often used as an orientation point and gateway between modern La Spezia and the waterfront.
Stuffed mussels filled with breadcrumbs, herbs, cheese, and often mortadella, then simmered in tomato sauce. A classic Spezia and Gulf of Poets specialty.
A traditional La Spezia soup of chickpeas, beans, and wheat grains, created from dockworkers' ingredients. It is one of the city's most distinctive local dishes.
Thin savory chickpea pancake baked in a wood-fired oven. Popular across Liguria and commonly eaten in La Spezia as a simple street food or snack.
Well-regarded restaurant near the station area known for refined Ligurian seafood dishes, tasting menus, and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Established traditional trattoria appreciated for local seafood, pasta, and classic Ligurian flavors in a warm, unfussy setting.
Historic casual spot famous for farinata, pizza, and Ligurian baked specialties. Popular for an affordable local meal in a lively central setting.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while tourist-area dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% for excellent restaurant service.
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La Spezia Centrale -> Piazza Europa, La Spezia
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