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Compare train and bus for Bologna to La Spezia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to La Spezia:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to La Spezia costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
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How to get from Bologna to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bologna to La Spezia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · Regionale 192335:40 AM3h14Bologna Centrale8:54 AMLa Spezia Centrale$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · Regionale 192335:40 AM3h14Bologna Centrale8:54 AMLa Spezia Centrale$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
0604:10 AM2h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:35 AMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme$241One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · Regionale 192335:40 AM3h14Bologna Centrale8:54 AMLa Spezia Centrale$231One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TTPER 192597:33 PM3h21Bologna Centrale10:54 PMLa Spezia Centrale$231One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 192492:33 PM3h21Bologna Centrale5:54 PMLa Spezia Centrale$231One-way1 transfer
BUS L580A+
Regionale TTPER 192439:53 AM5h01Bologna Centrale2:54 PMLa Spezia Centrale$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM6h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:00 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM5h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)3:30 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to La Spezia:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to La Spezia costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 45 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and La Spezia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to La Spezia by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento to go to La Spezia by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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