- Must visit
Museo Tecnico Navale
Leading naval museum with ship models, weapons, figureheads, and artifacts explaining La Spezia’s long maritime history.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$113
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$151
Fastest journey on Sep 20
9 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
10 h 24 m
Trains on Sep 20
22
Distance
729 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taranto 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 Taranto to La Spezia will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
It's difficult to get from Taranto to La Spezia without transferring at least once.
Intercity 710+
Regionale 34546+
InterCityNotte 796
Intercity 710+
Regionale 34546+
InterCityNotte 796
Intercity 700 · Intercity 596+
Regionale 19374
Intercity 700 · Intercity 596+
Regionale 19374
Intercity 700 · Intercity 518
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+
FRECCIABIANCA 8616
Intercity 702+
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+
FRECCIARGENTO 8596
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+
Regionale TTPER 19253
Regionale 19876+
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+
Regionale TTPER 19251
Intercity 700+
FRECCIARGENTO 8556Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taranto to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, while a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 452 miles (729 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 46m Average total duration Fastest 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Taranto to La Spezia:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to La Spezia costing on average $106.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
Tickets start at around $106 compared to roughly $278 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $172. The journey takes 10h 16m versus 8h 36m 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.
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 Taranto to La Spezia trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 19828+ Intercity 716+ 9932+ Intercity 518 | 5:30 AM Taranto station | 14h31 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19828+ Intercity 716+ 9982+ Intercity 518 | 5:30 AM Taranto station | 14h31 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19828+ Intercity 716+ 9932+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 5:30 AM Taranto station | 12h14 | 5:44 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 | 6:10 AM Taranto station | 9h10 | 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 6:10 AM Taranto station | 9h31 | 3:41 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ 9932+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 6:10 AM Taranto station | 11h34 | 5:44 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ 9982+ Intercity 518 | 6:10 AM Taranto station | 13h51 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ 9932+ Intercity 518 | 6:10 AM Taranto station | 13h51 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19872+ Intercity 608+ Regionale TTPER 19251 | 6:19 AM Taranto station | 12h35 | 6:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19872+ Intercity 608+ Regionale TTPER 19251 | 6:19 AM Taranto station | 12h35 | 6:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19876+ FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ Regionale TTPER 19251 | 7:58 AM Taranto station | 10h56 | 6:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 518 | 8:04 AM Taranto station | 11h57 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 596+ Regionale 19374 | 8:04 AM Taranto station | 11h45 | 7:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 518 | 8:04 AM Taranto station | 11h57 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 596+ Regionale 19374 | 8:04 AM Taranto station | 11h45 | 7:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 700+ Metropolitano 21481+ 9948+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 8:04 AM Taranto station | 14h12 | 10:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 700+ Metropolitano 21481+ 9992+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 8:04 AM Taranto station | 14h12 | 10:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 700+ Metropolitano 21481+ 9994+ Regionale 4504 | 8:04 AM Taranto station | 15h48 | 11:52 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ Regionale TTPER 19253 | 9:15 AM Taranto station | 10h39 | 7:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19878+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ Regionale TTPER 19255 | 9:58 AM Taranto station | 10h56 | 8:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4296 · Regionale 5792+ 9994+ Regionale 4504 | 10:10 AM Taranto station | 13h42 | 11:52 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4 transfers | |
Regionale 4296 · Regionale 5792+ 9992+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 10:10 AM Taranto station | 12h06 | 10:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 4296 · Regionale 5792+ 9954+ Regionale 4504 | 10:10 AM Taranto station | 13h42 | 11:52 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ FRECCIAROSSA 8314+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 10:28 AM Taranto station | 11h48 | 10:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TTPER 19259 | 10:28 AM Taranto station | 12h26 | 10:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TTPER 19259 | 10:28 AM Taranto station | 12h26 | 10:54 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612+ FRECCIAROSSA 8314+ Regionale 5781+ 9954 | 10:28 AM Taranto station | 13h24 | 11:52 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ FRECCIAROSSA 8314+ Regionale 5781+ 9994 | 10:28 AM Taranto station | 13h24 | 11:52 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5 transfers | |
Autobus PZ104 · Autobus PZ110+ Intercity 522 | 12:30 PM Taranto station | 11h22 | 11:52 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ104 · Autobus PZ110+ Intercity 522 | 12:30 PM Taranto station | 11h22 | 11:52 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 702+ Regionale 4506+ InterCityNotte 796 | 1:51 PM Taranto station | 14h32 | 4:23 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 702+ Regionale 4506+ InterCityNotte 796 | 1:51 PM Taranto station | 14h32 | 4:23 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 758+ Intercity 657 | 8:04 PM Taranto station | 15h17 | 11:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 758+ Intercity 657 | 8:04 PM Taranto station | 15h17 | 11:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Taranto to La Spezia run on average 20 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 452 miles (729 km) distance in 8h 34m.
Distance 452 miles (729 km) |
Average train duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 8h 34m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 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.
Leading naval museum with ship models, weapons, figureheads, and artifacts explaining La Spezia’s long maritime history.
Museum in a former convent with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning centuries of local collecting.
Archaeological museum inside San Giorgio Castle, displaying prehistoric and Roman finds from the Gulf of Poets area.
Palm-lined seafront promenade ideal for strolling, harbor views, ferries, and evening walks along the Gulf of La Spezia.
Historic pedestrian street with arcades, shops, and everyday city life, connecting key squares in the center.
Central civic square near the station, a practical landmark and lively urban space for people-watching and orientation.
Chickpea flour pancake baked in a wood oven. A Ligurian street classic, prized for its crisp edges and simple coastal tradition.
Steamed mussels from the Gulf area, often with lemon, garlic, parsley, and white wine. A staple seafood dish tied to local waters.
Fresh pasta ribbons with Ligurian basil pesto, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and cheese. A defining flavor of Eastern Liguria.
Refined dining with creative seafood tasting menus and polished service. Suitable for a splurge meal in an elegant setting.
Well-known casual spot for fresh fish, pasta, and Ligurian classics near the center. Relaxed setting and dependable local cooking.
Historic waterfront restaurant known for Ligurian seafood, mussels, and harbor views. Traditional atmosphere with a long local reputation.
Moderate for Italy: lodging rises in peak season, but dining and local transit stay reasonable versus bigger tourist cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Taxis: round up. Cafes: small change is enough.
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La Spezia Centrale -> Piazza Verdi, La Spezia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taranto 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.

Most Taranto to La Spezia trains use the Stazione di Taranto to La Spezia Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Taranto and La Spezia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stazione di Taranto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Al Gambero, Trattoria del Pescatore
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stazione di Taranto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stazione di Taranto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stazione di Taranto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stazione di Taranto: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stazione di Taranto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza Taranto, Mercure Delfino Taranto.
La Spezia Centrale is 2 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Chef Express, Moka, Wake Up Cafe' Di Bottazzo Paolo
Free WiFi in the station with password displayed on ticket. ATMs are located inside the station.
Information desks are located inside the station near the information board.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located inside the main terminal.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Centrale: There are elevators from the parking garage and the road into the station as well as ramps for train access.
Nearby hotels include Affittacamere Casa Dane, La Siesta, Hotel Mary.
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