Travel Information
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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to La Spezia:
A bus is $0.57 (€0.47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to La Spezia costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 32732:32 PM1h38Genoa Piazza Principe4:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale$121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 32732:32 PM1h38Genoa Piazza Principe4:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale$121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 85835:48 AM1h01Genoa Piazza Principe6:49 AMLa Spezia Centrale$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 32732:32 PM1h38Genoa Piazza Principe4:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale$121One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 32774:19 PM1h51Genoa Piazza Principe6:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale$121One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 32774:19 PM1h51Genoa Piazza Principe6:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale$121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:15 AM1h25Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria1:40 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 PM1h45Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia1:40 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 PM1h20Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria10:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$131One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 19
Jun 20
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
Jul 06
Jul 07
Jul 08
Jul 09
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Genoa 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 Genoa to La Spezia.

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to La Spezia:
A bus is $0.57 (€0.47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to La Spezia costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 44 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.
- 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, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to La Spezia by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to La Spezia by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
- 28 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa.
Travelling from Genoa to La Spezia: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

