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Compare bus and train for Florence to La Spezia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to La Spezia
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to La Spezia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to La Spezia:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to La Spezia costing on average $28.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 1h 41m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to La Spezia
How to get from Florence to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to La Spezia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:40 PM 1h50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 3:30 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:40 PM 1h50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 3:30 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 85969:54 PM 1h31 Florence Campo di Marte 11:25 PM La Spezia Centrale $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354
1:28 PM 2h20 Florence Santa Maria Novella 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371
1:00 PM 2h20 Florence Santa Maria Novella 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371
1:00 PM 2h20 Florence Santa Maria Novella 3:20 PM La Spezia Centrale $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
5:00 PM 2h10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 7:10 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $19 1 One-way 0 transfers 
2065:50 PM 2h55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 8:45 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme $24 1 One-way 0 transfers- 054 · 060
2:15 AM 4h20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 6:35 AM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to La Spezia:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to La Spezia costing on average $28.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 58 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and La Spezia as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to La Spezia by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa to go to La Spezia by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa.
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