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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. 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 $24, and a bus costs an average of $16.

Distance: 78 miles (126 km)

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$25

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$26

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3h 34m

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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 17813 · Regionale 18508 · Regionale 18361
    8:05 AM4h15
    Bologna Centrale
    12:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    $251One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · treno 3261 effettuato con bus GE041 · Regionale Veloce 3261
    5:28 AM4h27
    Bologna Centrale
    9:55 AMLa Spezia Centrale
    $241One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9547+RegionaleRegionale 18307+FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8556
    4:27 PM2h58
    Bologna Centrale
    7:25 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    $801One-way
    2 transfers

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  • RegionaleRegionale 17813 · Regionale 18508 · Regionale 18361
    8:05 AM4h15
    Bologna Centrale
    12:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    $251One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleAutobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18512 · Regionale 19348
    10:10 AM4h50
    Bologna Centrale
    3:00 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    $251One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleAutobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18512 · Regionale 19348
    10:10 AM4h50
    Bologna Centrale
    3:00 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    $251One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · treno 3261 effettuato con bus GE041 · Regionale Veloce 3261
    5:28 AM4h27
    Bologna Centrale
    9:55 AMLa Spezia Centrale
    $241One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM7h45
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    4:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 AM6h45
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    6:00 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    $341One-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 bus with an average price of $16 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to La Spezia:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to La Spezia costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to La Spezia is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 25m.

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 39 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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 Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to La Spezia by train.
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to La Spezia by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to La Spezia:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, 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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