How to travel from Bologna to La Spezia

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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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$25

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$27

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$71

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3h 32m

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3h 2m

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3h 38m

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3h 8m

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2h 27m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to La Spezia is a train with an average price of $25 (€21).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to La Spezia is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bologna and La Spezia including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to La Spezia among Omio's users.

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from Bologna to La Spezia

How to get from Bologna to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · Regionale 19233
    5:40 AM3h14
    Bologna Centrale
    8:54 AMLa Spezia Centrale
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · Regionale 19233
    5:40 AM3h14
    Bologna Centrale
    8:54 AMLa Spezia Centrale
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Marino Autolinee060
    4:10 AM2h25
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    6:35 AMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · Regionale 19233
    5:40 AM3h14
    Bologna Centrale
    8:54 AMLa Spezia Centrale
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TTPER 19259
    7:33 PM3h21
    Bologna Centrale
    10:54 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 19249
    2:33 PM3h21
    Bologna Centrale
    5:54 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaBUS L580A+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 19243
    9:53 AM5h01
    Bologna Centrale
    2:54 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 AM6h45
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    6:00 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM5h30
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    3:30 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Bologna to La Spezia

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bologna to La Spezia, 85,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bologna to La Spezia and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to La Spezia

Travel to La Spezia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to La Spezia.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and La Spezia including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to La Spezia is a train with an average price of $25 (€21).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to La Spezia is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 8m.

The distance from Bologna to La Spezia is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to La Spezia is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to La Spezia:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to La Spezia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to La Spezia:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to La Spezia often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Milan, Rome, Monterosso al Mare. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between La Spezia and these popular destinations at a great price.

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