- 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
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
68
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa 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 Genoa to La Spezia will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 68 trains that leave Genoa for La Spezia on Sat, Jun 20, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269
Regionale 12335 · Regionale 12221
Regionale 12465 · Regionale 12247
Autobus GE001 · Regionale 3257
Regionale 3279 · Regionale 12239
FRECCIARGENTO 8583
FRECCIAROSSA 8623
FRECCIABIANCA 8613
FRECCIABIANCA 8601
FRECCIARGENTO 8591Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Genoa to La Spezia:
A bus is $0.57 (€0.47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to La Spezia costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
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, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, 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 Genoa to La Spezia trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 6:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h24 | 8:14 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h25 | 8:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 7:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h09 | 9:20 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 7:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h09 | 9:20 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12337 · Regionale 12221 | 8:14 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h34 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12337 · Regionale 12221 | 8:14 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h34 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 8:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h11 | 11:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 8:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h11 | 11:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 505 | 8:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h22 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 505 | 8:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h22 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 10:32 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h53 | 12:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 10:32 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h53 | 12:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 11:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h33 | 1:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 11:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h33 | 1:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h09 | 1:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 511 | 12:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h29 | 1:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 511 | 12:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h29 | 1:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22841 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 12:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h51 | 2:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22841 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 12:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h51 | 2:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12381 | 1:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h35 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 1:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h35 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 2:32 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h38 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 2:32 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h38 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 | 3:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h37 | 5:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 | 3:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h37 | 5:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669 | 3:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h35 | 5:22 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669 | 3:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h35 | 5:22 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12411 | 4:10 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h38 | 6:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12411 | 4:10 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h38 | 6:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 4:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h46 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 4:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h46 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h09 | 6:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22861 | 5:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h29 | 7:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22861 | 5:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h29 | 7:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 5:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h34 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 5:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h34 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 6:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h34 | 8:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 6:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h34 | 8:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22865 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 6:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h51 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22865 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 6:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h51 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 6:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h11 | 7:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12441 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 7:07 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h05 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12441 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 7:07 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h05 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679 | 7:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h34 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 7:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h34 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 8:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h51 | 10:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 8:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h51 | 10:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685 | 8:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h34 | 10:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 685 | 8:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h34 | 10:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12469 · Regionale 12247 | 9:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h41 | 11:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12469 · Regionale 12247 | 9:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h41 | 11:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 10:52 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h03 | 12:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 10:52 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h03 | 12:55 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 799 | 11:53 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h31 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 799 | 11:53 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h31 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8601 | 5:07 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h09 | 6:16 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus GE001 · Regionale 3257 | 5:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h03 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus GE001 · Regionale 3257 | 5:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h03 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 5:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h01 | 6:49 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Genoa to La Spezia run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 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.
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.
Official public transport app
La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia -> Piazza Verdi, La Spezia
The train connection between Genova and La Spezia is well-serviced, offering travelers a convenient way to explore the stunning Italian coastline. Passengers can choose from several providers including Regionale, Intercity, and Frecciabianca. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can easily enjoy the scenic journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes while soaking in breathtaking views of Liguria's landscapes along the route.
The train connection from Genova to La Spezia takes approximately 1h 37m, with a travel time of around 1h 35m. There are up to 23 connections per day, and all trains on this route are direct. Passengers can depart from stations such as Genova Nervi, Genova Brignole, or Genova Piazza Principe and arrive at either La Spezia Migliarina or La Spezia Centrale.
The first daily train from Genova to La Spezia departs at 05:11 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful coastal scenery. The last journey of the day leaves at 09:12 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their day before returning in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Genova and La Spezia is €10. The average ticket price typically hovers around €11, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Italian coastal cities.
Welcome to the Castello di San Giorgio, a historic fortress that dates back to the 13th century. This castle not only served as a military stronghold but also played a crucial role in protecting 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 over the Gulf of Poets, you'll discover unique architectural features like its impressive battlements and beautifully preserved frescoes.
Next on our journey is the Museo Tecnico Navale, which showcases Italy's rich maritime history through an extensive collection of naval artifacts and models. Established in 1869, this museum highlights significant advancements in shipbuilding technology while honoring those who have dedicated their lives to sea exploration. Be sure to take note of rare exhibits such as historical ships' instruments and detailed scale models that bring centuries of nautical innovation right before your eyes.
Finally, we arrive at Cinque Terre National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its breathtaking coastal landscapes and charming villages perched atop rugged cliffs. The park’s significance lies not just in its stunning natural beauty but also in preserving traditional agricultural practices still evident today among terraced vineyards and olive groves. As you hike along scenic trails connecting each village, immerse yourself in vibrant local culture while enjoying spectacular vistas that make this destination truly one-of-a-kind!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa 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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