How to travel from Florence to La Spezia

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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 €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. 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 €16, while a bus costs an average of €18.

Distance: 73 miles (119 km)

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€16

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€38

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2h 58m

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2h 28m

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3h 1m

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2h 31m

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1h 41m

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The cheapest way to travel from Florence to La Spezia is a train with an average price of €16.

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

A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to La Spezia costing on average €18.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to La Spezia is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Florence and La Spezia including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to La Spezia among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 2h 28m 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.

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from Florence to La Spezia

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

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The best way to travel from Florence to La Spezia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377
    3:00 PM2h20
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    5:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    161One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377
    3:00 PM2h20
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    5:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    161One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8596
    9:54 PM1h31
    Florence Campo di Marte
    11:25 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377
    3:00 PM2h20
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    5:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    161One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18365
    11:00 AM2h20
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    1:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    161One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18365
    11:00 AM2h20
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    1:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    161One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:00 PM2h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    7:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:40 PM1h50
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    3:30 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee206
    5:50 PM2h55
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme
    211One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Florence to La Spezia

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Florence to La Spezia, 100,00% 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 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence to La Spezia.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Florence and La Spezia including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to La Spezia is a train with an average price of €16.

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

A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to La Spezia costing on average €18.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to La Spezia is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 1m.

The distance from Florence to La Spezia is approximately 73 miles (119 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to La Spezia is:
  • Around 47 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to La Spezia:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to La Spezia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia to go to La Spezia by train.
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to La Spezia by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to La Spezia with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gruppo Di Maio.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to La Spezia often also extend their vacation to go to Pisa, Milan, Rome, Monterosso al Mare, Genoa. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between La Spezia and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in La Spezia to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In La Spezia, enjoy a leisurely walk along the Passeggiata Morin with views of the Gulf of La Spezia, shop for fresh produce at Mercato Centrale, and admire the architecture of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Explore the Gulf of Poets with a boat tour, and savor local wines on a vineyard tour. Discover the picturesque Cinque Terre National Park, visit Castello di San Giorgio for city views, explore maritime history at Museo Tecnico Navale, and enjoy the modern marina at Porto Mirabello. Don't miss the natural beauty of Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in La Spezia is sufficient to explore the city, visit the nearby Cinque Terre, and enjoy its coastal attractions.
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