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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 bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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$19 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
Regionale 183619:53 AM2h27Florence Santa Maria Novella12:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale$191One-way0 transfers
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Regionale 183619:53 AM2h27Florence Santa Maria Novella12:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale$191One-way0 transfers
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FRECCIARGENTO 85969:54 PM1h31Florence Campo di Marte11:25 PMLa Spezia Centrale$451One-way0 transfers
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Regionale 183619:53 AM2h27Florence Santa Maria Novella12:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale$191One-way0 transfers
Regionale 1836711:53 AM2h27Florence Santa Maria Novella2:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale$191One-way0 transfers
Regionale 1836711:53 AM2h27Florence Santa Maria Novella2:20 PMLa Spezia Centrale$191One-way0 transfers
2065:50 PM2h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM5h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:00 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM5h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:35 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to La Spezia:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to La Spezia costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 35 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 train and bus 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 Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Trenitalia to go to La Spezia by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to La Spezia by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia.
- 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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