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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
$8
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Viareggio 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 Viareggio to La Spezia Centrale will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 36 trains that leave Viareggio for La Spezia Centrale on Sun, Jun 21, 33 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 44 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 36 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 19480
Regionale 18383
Regionale 18355
Regionale 19332
Regionale 19348
FRECCIABIANCA 8626
FRECCIABIANCA 8620
FRECCIABIANCA 8616
FRECCIABIANCA 8630
Intercity 670Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Viareggio to La Spezia Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Viareggio to La Spezia Centrale:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viareggio to La Spezia Centrale costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to La Spezia Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
The journey is about 3m faster (46m by train vs 49m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€7) vs $18 (€15)). 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, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa.
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 Viareggio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 522 | 11:19 PM Viareggio station | 0h39 | 11:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Intercity 658 | 5:57 AM Viareggio station | 0h39 | 6:36 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 2294 · Regionale 19231 | 6:18 AM Viareggio station | 1h36 | 7:54 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662 | 6:57 AM Viareggio station | 0h39 | 7:36 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19332 | 7:24 AM Viareggio station | 1h02 | 8:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18355 | 7:58 AM Viareggio station | 1h01 | 8:59 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19345+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588 | 8:10 AM Viareggio station | 1h27 | 9:37 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666 | 9:14 AM Viareggio station | 0h54 | 10:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19480 | 9:23 AM Viareggio station | 1h02 | 10:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 10:02 AM Viareggio station | 0h39 | 10:41 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18359 | 10:23 AM Viareggio station | 1h04 | 11:27 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19340 | 11:23 AM Viareggio station | 0h57 | 12:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 12:00 PM Viareggio station | 0h36 | 12:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18365 | 12:23 PM Viareggio station | 0h57 | 1:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19346 | 12:55 PM Viareggio station | 0h54 | 1:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510 | 1:40 PM Viareggio station | 0h49 | 2:29 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19348 | 1:58 PM Viareggio station | 1h02 | 3:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 1:59 PM Viareggio station | 0h37 | 2:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18371 | 2:23 PM Viareggio station | 0h57 | 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19392 | 2:53 PM Viareggio station | 0h55 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 3:08 PM Viareggio station | 0h33 | 3:41 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18373 | 3:23 PM Viareggio station | 0h57 | 4:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19358 | 3:54 PM Viareggio station | 0h55 | 4:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18377 | 4:23 PM Viareggio station | 0h57 | 5:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19362 | 4:55 PM Viareggio station | 0h54 | 5:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 5:12 PM Viareggio station | 0h32 | 5:44 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18383 | 5:23 PM Viareggio station | 0h57 | 6:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 5:52 PM Viareggio station | 0h44 | 6:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19370 | 6:04 PM Viareggio station | 0h54 | 6:58 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18385 | 6:23 PM Viareggio station | 0h57 | 7:20 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19374 | 6:54 PM Viareggio station | 0h55 | 7:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 514 | 7:22 PM Viareggio station | 0h39 | 8:01 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 8:12 PM Viareggio station | 0h32 | 8:44 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19380 | 8:55 PM Viareggio station | 0h54 | 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 9:40 PM Viareggio station | 0h34 | 10:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 10:00 PM Viareggio station | 1h25 | 11:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Viareggio to La Spezia Centrale run on average 32 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 9:01 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Viareggio to La Spezia Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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