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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 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bologna to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 17813 · Regionale 18508 · Regionale 183618:05 AM4h15Bologna Centrale12:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · treno 3261 effettuato con bus GE041 · Regionale Veloce 32615:28 AM4h27Bologna Centrale9:55 AMLa Spezia Centrale$241One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+
Regionale 18307+
FRECCIARGENTO 85564:27 PM2h58Bologna Centrale7:25 PMLa Spezia Centrale$801One-way2 transfers
Other options
Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18508 · Regionale 183618:05 AM4h15Bologna Centrale12:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18512 · Regionale 1934810:10 AM4h50Bologna Centrale3:00 PMLa Spezia Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18512 · Regionale 1934810:10 AM4h50Bologna Centrale3:00 PMLa Spezia Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · treno 3261 effettuato con bus GE041 · Regionale Veloce 32615:28 AM4h27Bologna Centrale9:55 AMLa Spezia Centrale$241One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM7h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM6h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:00 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$341One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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