How to travel from Genoa to La Spezia

There are 2 options to travel between Genoa and La Spezia including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to La Spezia is a train with an average price of $13.

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

A train is $0.54 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to La Spezia costing on average $13.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to La Spezia is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 4m.

The distance from Genoa to La Spezia is approximately 49 miles (80 km).

The average frequency per day from Genoa to La Spezia is:

• Around 51 trains per day.
• Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to La Spezia:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to La Spezia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to La Spezia by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to La Spezia by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Genoa to La Spezia with the following travel companies:

• 32 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa.
• 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.

Omio customers who travel from Genoa to La Spezia often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Milan, Rome, Monterosso al Mare. 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.