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Compare train and bus for Genoa to La Spezia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. 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 bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Genoa to La Spezia
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to La Spezia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to La Spezia:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to La Spezia costing on average $14.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 17m 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 Genoa to La Spezia
How to get from Genoa to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to La Spezia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
4:10 PM 1h25 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 5:35 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:10 PM 1h25 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 5:35 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 85835:48 AM 1h01 Genoa Piazza Principe 6:49 AM La Spezia Centrale $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273
2:32 PM 1h38 Genoa Piazza Principe 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale $12 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273
2:32 PM 1h38 Genoa Piazza Principe 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale $12 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277
4:24 PM 1h46 Genoa Piazza Principe 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
12:15 AM 1h25 Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria 1:40 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:45 AM 1h35 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 4:20 AM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:30 AM 1h35 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 12:05 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to La Spezia:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to La Spezia costing on average $14.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
- Around 62 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and La Spezia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus to go to La Spezia by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to La Spezia by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
- 41 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa.
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